Best Time to Fly MSP to BDL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Bradley International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
833 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Hartford (BDL) in the last 12 months, and 80.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
November has been the best month (88% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (76%).
2.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSP to BDL on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 80.7% | 59 min | 2.2% | 833 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to BDL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,703 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 91.3% | 0.8% | 127 |
| 7am–8am | 89.7% | 0.6% | 156 |
| 10am–11am | 85.2% | 2.2% | 366 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.2% | 0.0% | 81 |
| 1pm–2pm | 87.5% | 0.0% | 49 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.4% | 0.0% | 196 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 84.2% | 1.2% | 250 |
| 8pm–9pm | 75.5% | 1.1% | 463 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP to BDL
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 64.5% | -20.0 pts | 0.0% | 31 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.9% | -13.6 pts | 1.8% | 56 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.6% | -7.0 pts | 0.6% | 343 |
| All other days | 84.5% | — | 1.3% | 1,273 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).