Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester (RST): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester (RST) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 308 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 83% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.84
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 76 mi
Best airline from MSP to RST
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 16 min | 0.8% | 852 |
| Endeavor Air | 74% | 16 min | 1.0% | 101 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to RST
Aim for departures around 10 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 22 min |
| Friday | 82% | 13 min |
| Saturdaybest | 90% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 19 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 operations67%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather21%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to RST delayed?
- 17% of MSP–RST 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to RST?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 852 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 (89% 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 17% of the time.
- How often are MSP to RST flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 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 953 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.