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Route · MSP → RST · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Rochester

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to RST (Minneapolis to Rochester) ranks #2356 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.2%
On-time
+7.2 pts
vs US avg
93 min
Delay when late
5,350
Flights
#2356 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Nov 2023 92%

Worst Month

Dec 2024 69%

Distance

76 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Sep 2025 49 1 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 37 8 0 0 OO
May 2025 71 8 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 31 8 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 88 27 3 0 9E,OO
Nov 2024 83 12 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 84 10 0 0 OO,9E
Sep 2024 81 9 0 0 OO,9E
Aug 2024 85 13 0 0 9E,OO
Jul 2024 84 18 1 0 9E,OO
Jun 2024 84 23 1 0 9E,OO
May 2024 88 25 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 86 19 0 0 9E,OO
Mar 2024 88 11 2 0 9E,OO
Feb 2024 78 10 0 0 9E,OO
Jan 2024 82 18 5 0 9E,OO
Dec 2023 77 9 1 0 OO,9E
Nov 2023 86 7 0 0 9E,OO
Oct 2023 93 8 1 1 9E,OO
Sep 2023 86 16 0 1 9E,DL,OO
Aug 2023 62 17 0 0 9E,DL
Jul 2023 62 10 1 1 9E,DL,OO
Jun 2023 60 14 7 0 9E,DL,OO
May 2023 62 8 1 0 DL,OO

MSP–RST seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (92.4%) · weakest: January (81.4%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.2%

Strongest calendar month

October

92.4% on-time · ~84 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~97 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

81.4% on-time · ~81 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

23 of 1,787 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,787 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

RST - Rochester

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

RST on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSP vs RST

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MSP's stronger departures

MSP → RST posts a 86.2% 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 #850 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MSP to RST

Minneapolis to Rochester (MSP to RST) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.2% on-time rate across 5,350 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 92.8 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 76 miles and is served by 10 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 23 of 1,787 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 3 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Dec 2024 came in at just 69% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–RST peaks in October at 92.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~97 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 81.4%, a 11.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to RST rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to RST ranks #2356 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 RST? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Rochester have a 86.2% on-time rate based on 5,350 flights. The average delay is 92.8 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to RST? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 1,787 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to RST? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester (RST) is approximately 76 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to RST? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (92% on-time). The worst was Dec 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
RST Airport

Rochester
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–RST data

MSP–RST runs 7.2 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 RST airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, October (92.4% on-time) beats January (81.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.2% 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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