Route on-time record
BRD to MSP: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) to Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field). 630 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 84% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 4336 at 6:45 AM.
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BRD → MSP
Brainerd to Minneapolis: 630 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
84%
Cancelled
1.6%
avg delay 15 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
94% on time vs 81% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
83% chance on time
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Most reliable nonstop flights
Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.
#1 · SkyWest 4336 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:45 AM → 7:39 AM54m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
89%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 94%
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Avg arrival delay
- 9 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (82 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 81%).
Moderate track record · 82 flights
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10:55 AM → 11:48 AM54m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
83%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 84%
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Avg arrival delay
- 15 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (263 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 263 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)83%
630 flights · 84% on time as flown · 1.6% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM94%
84 flights · avg delay 9 min
- 9 AM to noon84%
268 flights · avg delay 15 min
- 6 to 9 PM81%
278 flights · avg delay 17 min
Best day: Wednesday (89%). Worst: Thursday (81%).
On time by month
All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.
What delays this route
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)55%
- Severe weather34%
- Air traffic control and airport volume11%
Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.
Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure
BRD to MSP questions
- What time of day is best to fly BRD to MSP?
- Before 9 AM: 94% of flights arrived on time, against 81% for departures 6 to 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
- Which airline is most on time from BRD to MSP?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 83% chance of operating and arriving on time over 630 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
- What is the worst month for delays on BRD to MSP?
- December (77% on time); the best was May (94%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
- Is this a prediction for my flight?
- No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.
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