Which airline is most reliable for MSP (Minneapolis) to RAP (Rapid City)?

The most reliable airline on the MSP to RAP route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 85%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to RAP?

About 17% of flights from MSP to RAP experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on MSP to RAP flights?

When flights from MSP to RAP are delayed, the average delay is approximately 65 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a MSP to RAP flight?

With 83% of MSP to RAP flights arriving on time and an average delay of 65 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at RAP is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MSP → RAP

MSP (Minneapolis) to RAP (Rapid City)

MSP (Minneapolis) to RAP (Rapid City) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 85%. The average delay is 65 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 85% on time vs Delta Air Lines at 65%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 85% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 65%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MSP

81% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MSP has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~23 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at RAP

79% on time

When flights into RAP are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at RAP: TSA is ~16 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.