Which airline is most reliable for RIC (Richmond) to MSP (Minneapolis)?

The most reliable airline on the RIC to MSP route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 79%.

How often are flights delayed from RIC to MSP?

About 20% of flights from RIC to MSP experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

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

When flights from RIC to MSP are delayed, the average delay is approximately 80 minutes.

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

With 80% of RIC to MSP flights arriving on time and an average delay of 80 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MSP is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

RIC → MSP

RIC (Richmond) to MSP (Minneapolis)

RIC (Richmond) to MSP (Minneapolis) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 79%. The average delay is 80 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 80% 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 79% vs Endeavor Air at 78%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 79% on time; Endeavor Air trails at 78%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from RIC

78% on time

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

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

RIC cancels 2.2% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at MSP

81% on time

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

If connecting at MSP: TSA is ~5 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.