Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis (MSP) 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, 80% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.75
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 76 mi
Best airline from RST to MSP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 16 min | 1.0% | 841 |
| Endeavor Air | 69% | 28 min | 0.8% | 125 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RST to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 23 min |
| Friday | 80% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 15 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 operations56%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RST to MSP delayed?
- 20% of RST–MSP 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from RST to MSP?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 841 flights. 2 airlines flew RST–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RST to MSP?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RST to MSP?
- The scheduled RST–MSP flight time averages 57m over 76 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are RST to MSP 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 RST to MSP?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-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.