Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 70% — a 25-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 81%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 490 mi
Best airline from MSP to RAP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 85% | 10 min | 0.0% | 178 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 85% | 12 min | 0.3% | 978 |
| Delta Air Lines | 70% | 17 min | 4.3% | 70 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to RAP
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (78%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 11 min |
| Friday | 75% | 13 min |
| Saturdaybest | 92% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft6%
- Airline operations74%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to RAP delayed?
- 16% of MSP–RAP flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to RAP?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 178 flights. 3 airlines flew MSP–RAP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to RAP?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (78%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to RAP?
- The scheduled MSP–RAP flight time averages 1h 49m over 490 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are MSP to RAP flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MSP to RAP?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,226 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.