MSP (Minneapolis) to RST (Rochester) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 91 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.MSP → RST
MSP (Minneapolis) to RST (Rochester)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — SkyWest Airlines leads slightly at 81% vs Endeavor Air at 77%.
Airline Comparison
SkyWest Airlines leads at 81% on time; Endeavor Air trails at 77%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from MSP
84% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MSP has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~9 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at RST
84% on timeWhen flights into RST are late, the average delay is 83 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at RST: TSA is ~10 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.