Minneapolis (MSP) to Rhinelander (RHI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSP–RHI. May 2026 flights landed on schedule 95% of the time, but June 2024 dropped to 56% — a gap of 39 points. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 190 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to RHI
Aim for departures around 5 p.m. (88% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 11 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 23 min |
| Friday | 76% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations72%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to RHI delayed?
- 18% of MSP–RHI 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 18 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to RHI?
- Departures around 5 p.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to RHI?
- The scheduled MSP–RHI flight time averages 1h 10m over 190 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are MSP to RHI flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MSP to RHI?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,541 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.