Redding Municipal Airport (RDD): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 90% on-time in March 2026 but sank to 70% in June 2026. Across the year it averages 83% against a national 78%, over roughly 5 departures a day to 4 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 83%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 19 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 81%
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Destinations
- 4
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from RDD
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 92% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Saturday
- 83% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 0.8%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from RDD
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 24 min |
| Friday | 76% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 83% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 25 min |
Busiest routes from RDD
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDD → SFO (San Francisco) | 878 | 78% | 26 min |
| RDD → LAX (Los Angeles) | 334 | 87% | 10 min |
| RDD → DEN (Denver) | 331 | 74% | 22 min |
| RDD → SEA (Seattle) | 113 | 74% | 15 min |
Where flights into RDD come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFO (San Francisco) → RDD | 877 | 78% | 27 min |
| LAX (Los Angeles) → RDD | 334 | 91% | 7 min |
| DEN (Denver) → RDD | 332 | 76% | 13 min |
| SEA (Seattle) → RDD | 113 | 78% | 12 min |
What causes delays at RDD
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing RDD.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather12%
Alternative airports near Redding
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACV — California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport | 100 mi | 81% | 22 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at RDD?
- 17% of departures from Redding Municipal Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 19 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from RDD?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 92% of the time at RDD, versus 76% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at RDD?
- In this dataset, June 2026 was the weakest month at RDD, with 70% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at RDD?
- 0.8% of scheduled departures from RDD were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 3,532 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.