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Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in June 2024 that fell to 57% — a 37-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%.

On-time
83%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
13 min
completed flights
Cancelled
0.6%
Flights/day
1.0
last 12 months
Duration
1h 49m
scheduled
Distance
490 mi

Best airline from MSP to RAP

3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable85%12 min0.4%787
Endeavor Air81%12 min0.0%198
Delta Air Lines66%26 min3.2%95

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for MSP to RAP flights50%75%100%June 2024: 57% on-time (89 flights)57Jun 2024July 2024: 70% on-time (92 flights)70August 2024: 78% on-time (92 flights)78September 2024: 94% on-time (88 flights)94Sep 2024October 2024: 92% on-time (92 flights)92November 2024: 92% on-time (87 flights)92December 2024: 91% on-time (90 flights)91Dec 2024April 2025: 100% on-time (2 flights)100May 2025: 82% on-time (78 flights)82June 2025: 85% on-time (41 flights)85Jun 2025July 2025: 89% on-time (26 flights)89August 2025: 80% on-time (10 flights)80September 2025: 100% on-time (18 flights)100Sep 2025October 2025: 100% on-time (4 flights)100February 2026: 82% on-time (52 flights)82March 2026: 78% on-time (41 flights)78Mar 2026April 2026: 82% on-time (65 flights)82May 2026: 82% on-time (113 flights)82

Best time to fly from MSP to RAP

Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (74%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, MSP to RAP9 a.m.: 88% on-time (136 flights)910 a.m.: 89% on-time (208 flights)1012 p.m.: 88% on-time (33 flights)121 p.m.: 91% on-time (53 flights)132 p.m.: 74% on-time (252 flights)143 p.m.: 82% on-time (79 flights)159 p.m.: 85% on-time (216 flights)2110 p.m.: 79% on-time (81 flights)2211 p.m.: 55% on-time (22 flights)23scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday82%16 min
Tuesday89%13 min
Wednesday82%15 min
Thursday76%16 min
Friday73%16 min
Saturdaybest90%6 min
Sunday87%9 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft10%
  • Airline operations68%
  • National airspace system12%
  • Weather11%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from MSP to RAP delayed?
17% of MSP–RAP flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 13 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from MSP to RAP?
SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 787 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 1 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (74%). 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 17% of the time.
How often are MSP to RAP flights cancelled?
0.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
What is the worst month to fly from MSP to RAP?
June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.

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Based on 1,080 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.