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Route · MSP → RDU · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Raleigh/Durham

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to RDU (Minneapolis to Raleigh/Durham) ranks #1856 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85%
On-time
+6 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
6,806
Flights
#1856 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Oct 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 65%

Distance

980 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 26 3 0 DL
Nov 2025 106 9 1 0 DL
Oct 2025 116 7 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 107 13 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 115 20 0 1 DL
Jul 2025 119 42 1 0 DL
Jun 2025 117 33 1 0 DL
May 2025 113 25 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 90 22 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 93 18 0 0 DL
Feb 2025 79 8 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 81 10 0 0 DL
Dec 2024 92 10 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 105 11 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 109 6 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 111 13 0 1 DL
Aug 2024 117 22 0 1 DL
Jul 2024 122 31 7 2 DL
Jun 2024 119 31 0 0 DL
May 2024 113 20 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 88 13 0 1 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 90 27 0 0 9E,DL
Feb 2024 74 7 0 0 9E,DL
Jan 2024 79 15 0 0 9E,DL

MSP–RDU seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (92.1%) · weakest: June (80.5%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.4%

Strongest calendar month

October

92.1% on-time · ~108 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~112 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

80.5% on-time · ~97 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

13 of 2,446 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

6 of 2,446 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

MSP on-time profile

RDU - Raleigh/Durham

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Raleigh/Durham, NC.

RDU on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See MSP and RDU side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare MSP vs RDU

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MSP's stronger departures

MSP → RDU posts a 85% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 42 of 99 BTS-tracked routes leaving Minneapolis. The same hub also shows 57 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #1223 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MSP to RDU

Minneapolis to Raleigh/Durham (MSP to RDU) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85% on-time rate across 6,806 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 63.8 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 980 miles and is served by 8 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 13 of 2,446 flights were cancelled (0.5%) and 6 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 65% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–RDU peaks in October at 92.1% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~112 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 80.5%, a 11.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to RDU rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to RDU ranks #1856 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from MSP to RDU? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Raleigh/Durham have a 85% on-time rate based on 6,806 flights. The average delay is 63.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to RDU? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (13 of 2,446 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to RDU? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) is approximately 980 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to RDU? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
RDU Airport

Raleigh/Durham
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using MSP–RDU data

MSP–RDU runs 6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MSP and RDU airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, October (92.1% on-time) beats June (80.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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