Minneapolis to Bismarck (MSP–BIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL5090
DL Delta
CR9
8:54 AM
CDT T1
10:33 AM
CDT
1h 39m
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DL4173
DL Delta
CR9
11:00 AM
CDT T1
12:45 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DL5122
DL Delta
CR9
11:00 AM
CDT T1
12:38 PM
CDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AM4084
AM Aeromexi
CR9
2:30 PM
CDT T1
4:06 PM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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DL5104
DL Delta
CR9
2:30 PM
CDT T1
4:06 PM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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DL4155
DL Delta
E7W
2:59 PM
CDT T1
4:36 PM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AM4340
AM Aeromexi
E7W
2:59 PM
CDT T1
4:36 PM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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DL2307
DL Delta
320
6:10 PM
CDT T1
7:35 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AF2822
AF Air France
320
6:47 PM
CDT T1
8:19 PM
CDT
1h 32m
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DL4713
DL Delta
CR9
6:47 PM
CDT T1
8:24 PM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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DL2713
DL Delta
320
9:15 PM
CDT T1
11:00 PM
CDT
1h 45m
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DL3834
DL Delta
E7W
9:39 PM
CDT T1
11:12 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AM3641
AM Aeromexi
E7W
9:39 PM
CDT T1
11:12 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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DL2895
DL Delta
320
9:50 PM
CDT T1
11:21 PM
CDT
1h 31m
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AM3990
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:50 PM
CDT T1
11:27 PM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AM3308
AM Aeromexi
320
9:50 PM
CDT T1
11:21 PM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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DL4132
DL Delta
E7W
9:50 PM
CDT T1
11:27 PM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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DL4795
DL Delta
CR9
9:50 PM
CDT T1
11:27 PM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AM3117
AM Aeromexi
E7W
5:00 AM
CDT
6:30 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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DL4872
DL Delta
CR9
5:00 AM
CDT
6:31 AM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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DL3914
DL Delta
E7W
5:00 AM
CDT
6:30 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AM3100
AM Aeromexi
320
5:00 AM
CDT TM
6:38 AM
CDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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DL970
DL Delta
320
6:00 AM
CDT TM
7:39 AM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AM3108
AM Aeromexi
320
6:00 AM
CDT
7:39 AM
CDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AM3101
AM Aeromexi
320
7:40 AM
CDT
9:22 AM
CDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AM3116
AM Aeromexi
320
8:05 AM
CDT
9:30 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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DL5140
DL Delta
CR9
10:00 AM
CDT
11:29 AM
CDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AM3103
AM Aeromexi
CR9
10:00 AM
CDT
11:29 AM
CDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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DL5090
DL Delta
CR9
11:13 AM
CDT
12:43 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AM3467
AM Aeromexi
CR9
11:13 AM
CDT
12:43 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AM3945
AM Aeromexi
E7W
11:17 AM
CDT
12:52 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AF2465
AF Air France
E7W
1:10 PM
CDT
2:45 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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DL5122
DL Delta
CR9
1:19 PM
CDT
2:52 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4173
DL Delta
CR9
1:26 PM
CDT
2:57 PM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5104
DL Delta
CR9
4:50 PM
CDT
6:21 PM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4155
DL Delta
E7W
5:17 PM
CDT
6:51 PM
CDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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Minneapolis to Bismarck
3 carriers, 98 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 98 Flights/wk 385 mi 1h 25m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

MSP–BIS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 385 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–BIS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 63 320, CR9, E7W 1h25-1h45 100% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 28 320, CR9, E7W 1h31-1h37 100% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 320 1h32 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AF, AM, DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AM, DL
E7W Embraer E175 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (98 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to BIS direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
98
Outbound / wk
95
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to BIS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
477
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → BIS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
BIS → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → BIS delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bismarck is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · BIS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Bismarck.
Distance & Flight Time
385 mi / 620 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 45m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–BIS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Bismarck route.
Route details
Distance385 mi / 620 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights98 out / 95 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: BIS
IATA / ICAOBIS / KBIS
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation1,661 ft / 506 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to BIS flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Bismarck Municipal Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 45m. The route covers 385 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 98 nonstop flights per week from MSP to BIS. The return direction has about 95 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BIL, DEN, DFW, ORD, LAS and AZA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BIS to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MSP to BIS

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to BIS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to BIS ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 385 miles (620 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 95 return, totaling 193 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BIL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.