Best Time to Fly RDU to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Raleigh-Durham International → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,228 flights were scheduled from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 84.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (96% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (80%).
1.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
RDU to MSP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 84.0% | 79 min | 1.2% | 1,225 |
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 3 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RDU to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,454 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 91.7% | 0.8% | 730 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.9% | 1.7% | 420 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.2% | 0.0% | 247 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.6% | 0.0% | 126 |
| 3pm–4pm | 90.2% | 0.0% | 276 |
| 5pm–6pm | 86.7% | 1.6% | 61 |
| 6pm–7pm | 75.1% | 0.8% | 248 |
| 7pm–8pm | 74.0% | 0.9% | 346 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on RDU to MSP
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) | 85.4% | -2.5 pts | 0.0% | 48 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 65.4% | -22.4 pts | 1.2% | 82 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.7% | -14.2 pts | 0.6% | 476 |
| All other days | 87.9% | — | 0.8% | 1,848 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).