Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis (MSP) 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, 82% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.84
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 76 mi
Best airline from RST to MSP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 14 min | 0.8% | 853 |
| Endeavor Air | 70% | 26 min | 1.0% | 101 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RST to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 23 min |
| Friday | 82% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft8%
- Airline operations57%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather24%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RST to MSP delayed?
- 18% of RST–MSP 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RST to MSP?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 853 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 12 p.m. have the worst (71%). 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 18% of the time.
- How often are RST to MSP 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 RST to MSP?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 954 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.