Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 85% of its ~15 daily departures leave on time, 7 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
- 85%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 14 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 83%
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- 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
- 1.1%
- 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 | 83% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 14 min |
| Friday | 83% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 15 min |
Busiest routes from MFR
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFR → SEA (Seattle) | 1,275 | 90% | 9 min |
| MFR → SFO (San Francisco) | 1,031 | 75% | 19 min |
| MFR → PHX (Phoenix) | 753 | 87% | 15 min |
| MFR → SLC (Salt Lake City) | 729 | 90% | 9 min |
| MFR → DEN (Denver) | 728 | 82% | 16 min |
| MFR → PDX (Portland) | 271 | 88% | 11 min |
| MFR → LAS (Las Vegas) | 152 | 62% | 56 min |
| MFR → LAX (Los Angeles) | 138 | 89% | 7 min |
| MFR → SAN (San Diego) | 137 | 87% | 9 min |
Where flights into MFR come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEA (Seattle) → MFR | 1,274 | 88% | 9 min |
| SFO (San Francisco) → MFR | 1,029 | 81% | 12 min |
| PHX (Phoenix) → MFR | 753 | 82% | 12 min |
| DEN (Denver) → MFR | 730 | 75% | 16 min |
| SLC (Salt Lake City) → MFR | 729 | 88% | 8 min |
| PDX (Portland) → MFR | 271 | 88% | 9 min |
| LAS (Las Vegas) → MFR | 152 | 78% | 13 min |
| LAX (Los Angeles) → MFR | 139 | 90% | 9 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 aircraft21%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather19%
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 | 81% | 22 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 | 87% | 12 min | 7,168 |
| United Airlines | 83% | 15 min | 2,157 |
| Allegiant Air | 67% | 38 min | 574 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at MFR?
- 15% of departures from Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, 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 68% around 9 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at MFR?
- In this dataset, July 2026 was the weakest month at MFR, with 79% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at MFR?
- 1.1% of scheduled departures from MFR were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 10,137 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.