Best Time to Fly RAP to AZA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Rapid City Regional → Mesa Gateway
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
197 flights were scheduled from Rapid City (RAP) to Phoenix (AZA) in the last 12 months, and 76.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.6 points below 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 (84% on time) and January the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
RAP to AZA 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 | 76.0% | 70 min | 0.0% | 197 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RAP to AZA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 410 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2am–3am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 13 | |
| 10am–11am | 89.5% | 2.6% | 39 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.5% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.6% | 0.0% | 49 |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.3% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 79.0% | 2.6% | 39 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 72.4% | 0.0% | 58 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 10 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on RAP to AZA
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) | 67.7% | -10.5 pts | 0.0% | 34 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.3% | -2.8 pts | 0.0% | 73 |
| All other days | 78.2% | — | 0.7% | 287 |
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).