Roberts Field (RDM): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Roberts Field (RDM) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 91% on-time in November 2024 but sank to 74% in July 2024. Across the year it averages 84% against a national 78%, over roughly 18 departures a day to 10 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 84%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 14 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 83%
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Destinations
- 10
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 5
Plan your departure from RDM
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 10 a.m.
- 94% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 84% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.1%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from RDM
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 15 min |
| Friday | 81% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 15 min |
Busiest routes from RDM
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDM → SEA (Seattle) | 1,908 | 83% | 11 min |
| RDM → SFO (San Francisco) | 1,304 | 71% | 22 min |
| RDM → PHX (Phoenix) | 840 | 91% | 10 min |
| RDM → SLC (Salt Lake City) | 729 | 91% | 10 min |
| RDM → DEN (Denver) | 727 | 83% | 14 min |
| RDM → LAX (Los Angeles) | 454 | 80% | 14 min |
| RDM → BUR (Burbank) | 278 | 84% | 12 min |
| RDM → PDX (Portland) | 267 | 89% | 7 min |
| RDM → SAN (San Diego) | 140 | 78% | 14 min |
Where flights into RDM come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEA (Seattle) → RDM | 1,907 | 83% | 10 min |
| SFO (San Francisco) → RDM | 1,304 | 79% | 13 min |
| PHX (Phoenix) → RDM | 840 | 86% | 9 min |
| SLC (Salt Lake City) → RDM | 729 | 91% | 6 min |
| DEN (Denver) → RDM | 727 | 73% | 16 min |
| LAX (Los Angeles) → RDM | 452 | 89% | 8 min |
| BUR (Burbank) → RDM | 278 | 86% | 9 min |
| PDX (Portland) → RDM | 269 | 86% | 9 min |
What causes delays at RDM
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing RDM.
- Late-arriving aircraft26%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather10%
Alternative airports near Bend/Redmond
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUG — Eugene Airport | 103 mi | 83% | 15 min |
| PDX — Portland International Airport | 116 mi | 84% | 11 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at RDM
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 92% | 10 min | 1,578 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 85% | 12 min | 7,878 |
| Alaska Airlines | 81% | 13 min | 929 |
| United Airlines | 76% | 18 min | 2,567 |
| American Airlines | 57% | 65 min | 170 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at RDM?
- 16% of departures from Roberts Field 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 RDM?
- Flights scheduled around 10 a.m. depart on time 94% of the time at RDM, versus 70% around 1 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at RDM?
- In this dataset, July 2024 was the weakest month at RDM, with 74% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at RDM?
- 1.1% of scheduled departures from RDM were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 13,122 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.