Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 86% of its ~14 daily departures leave on time, 8 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 14 minutes. 4 airlines fly from Medford, OR to 10 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 86%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 14 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 83%
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Destinations
- 10
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 4
Plan your departure from MFR
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 95% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 86% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.2%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from MFR
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 14 min |
| Friday | 84% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 15 min |
Busiest routes from MFR
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFR → SEA (Seattle) | 1,205 | 90% | 9 min |
| MFR → SFO (San Francisco) | 1,027 | 78% | 17 min |
| MFR → PHX (Phoenix) | 753 | 88% | 14 min |
| MFR → DEN (Denver) | 729 | 83% | 15 min |
| MFR → SLC (Salt Lake City) | 729 | 89% | 9 min |
| MFR → PDX (Portland) | 199 | 87% | 12 min |
| MFR → LAS (Las Vegas) | 153 | 65% | 48 min |
Where flights into MFR come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEA (Seattle) → MFR | 1,204 | 88% | 9 min |
| SFO (San Francisco) → MFR | 1,025 | 83% | 12 min |
| PHX (Phoenix) → MFR | 753 | 83% | 11 min |
| DEN (Denver) → MFR | 731 | 75% | 16 min |
| SLC (Salt Lake City) → MFR | 729 | 87% | 9 min |
| PDX (Portland) → MFR | 201 | 87% | 10 min |
| LAS (Las Vegas) → MFR | 153 | 77% | 13 min |
What causes delays at MFR
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing MFR.
- Late-arriving aircraft20%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather20%
Alternative airports near Medford
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACV — California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport | 116 mi | 83% | 21 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at MFR
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 92% | 9 min | 238 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 88% | 12 min | 6,631 |
| United Airlines | 84% | 14 min | 2,031 |
| Allegiant Air | 68% | 33 min | 567 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at MFR?
- 14% of departures from Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 14 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from MFR?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 95% of the time at MFR, versus 62% around 4 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at MFR?
- In this dataset, January 2025 was the weakest month at MFR, with 79% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at MFR?
- 1.2% of scheduled departures from MFR were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 9,467 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.