Best Time to Fly AZA to RAP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Mesa Gateway → Rapid City Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
197 flights were scheduled from Phoenix (AZA) to Rapid City (RAP) in the last 12 months, and 81.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Allegiant Air was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Monday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and November the worst month (76%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
AZA to RAP on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | 81.7% | 70 min | 0.0% | 197 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AZA to RAP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 409 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 6am–7am | 95.0% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 7am–8am | 90.7% | 0.0% | 43 |
| 8am–9am | 87.1% | 0.0% | 31 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 17 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 11am–12pm | 77.6% | 0.0% | 58 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.5% | 0.0% | 52 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.0% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 4pm–5pm | 80.4% | 2.1% | 47 |
| 5pm–6pm | 82.0% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.7% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on AZA to RAP
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 16 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.5% | -13.1 pts | 0.0% | 34 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.1% | -8.6 pts | 0.0% | 73 |
| All other days | 86.7% | — | 0.3% | 286 |
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).