Which departure time was most reliable for MSP to RDU?
Among qualifying MSP-to-RDU departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 87.8% of 335 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 75.3% across 328 flights.
| Departure window | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early morning | 335 | 87.8% | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| Late morning | 203 | 84.7% | 7.9% | 0.0% |
| Afternoon | 328 | 75.3% | 15.5% | 1.2% |
| Evening | 364 | 75.8% | 14.8% | 1.1% |
Which weekday was most reliable for MSP to RDU?
Among qualifying MSP-to-RDU weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 86.4% of 184 flights. Sunday was lowest at 71.7% across 180 flights.
| Day | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 183 | 82.5% | 9.3% | 1.1% |
| Tuesday | 184 | 86.4% | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 179 | 82.7% | 10.1% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 178 | 80.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 180 | 81.7% | 10.6% | 1.1% |
| Saturday | 146 | 76.0% | 17.8% | 1.4% |
| Sunday | 180 | 71.7% | 15.0% | 4.4% |
Which airline was most reliable for MSP to RDU?
Only Delta Air Lines met the MSP-to-RDU airline threshold: 80.5% of 1,227 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.
| Airline | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,227 | 80.5% | 11.4% | 1.1% |
| SkyWest Airlines | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% | 33.3% |
Which month was most reliable for MSP to RDU?
Among qualifying MSP-to-RDU month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 94.0% of 116 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 63.9% across 119 flights.
| Month | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | 119 | 63.9% | 22.7% | 0.8% |
| August 2025 | 115 | 81.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| September 2025 | 107 | 87.9% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| October 2025 | 116 | 94.0% | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| November 2025 | 106 | 90.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% |
| December 2025 | 91 | 68.1% | 20.9% | 3.3% |
| January 2026 | 74 | 75.7% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| February 2026 | 78 | 84.6% | 9.0% | 0.0% |
| March 2026 | 89 | 67.4% | 19.1% | 2.2% |
| April 2026 | 104 | 84.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% |
| May 2026 | 118 | 84.7% | 6.8% | 0.8% |
| June 2026 | 113 | 77.9% | 12.4% | 0.0% |
What drove MSP to RDU delay minutes?
Airline was the largest recorded MSP-to-RDU delay category, accounting for 50.8% of 12,569 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.
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