Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester (RST): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester (RST) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 274 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.75
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 76 mi
Best airline from MSP to RST
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 19 min | 1.0% | 841 |
| Endeavor Air | 73% | 18 min | 0.8% | 125 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to RST
Aim for departures around 10 p.m. (87% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 29 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 24 min |
| Friday | 81% | 23 min |
| Saturdaybest | 90% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft3%
- Airline operations69%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to RST delayed?
- 18% of MSP–RST 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to RST?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 841 flights. 2 airlines flew MSP–RST frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to RST?
- Departures around 10 p.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to RST?
- The scheduled MSP–RST flight time averages 50m over 76 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are MSP to RST flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 RST?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 966 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.