Best Time to Fly MSP to RDU: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Raleigh-Durham International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,228 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) in the last 12 months, and 82.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and July the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
MSP to RDU 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 | 82.2% | 55 min | 1.1% | 1,225 |
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 3 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to RDU
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,454 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 88.4% | 1.1% | 655 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 15 | |
| 10am–11am | 85.8% | 0.3% | 391 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 89.2% | 1.3% | 75 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.5% | 0.3% | 566 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 72.9% | 1.2% | 172 |
| 8pm–9pm | 79.4% | 0.4% | 556 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP to RDU
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) | 81.2% | -3.7 pts | 0.0% | 48 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 84.0% | -1.0 pts | 1.2% | 82 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.9% | -14.0 pts | 0.6% | 476 |
| All other days | 84.9% | — | 0.7% | 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).