Rochester International (RST) Delays and On-Time Departures
Rochester, MN · ranked 308th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, Rochester (RST) had 1,365 scheduled departures and 73.2% of them left on time (US average 77.4%).
That ranks 308th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 4.0% of departures cancelled.
Envoy Air was the most punctual airline here, with 75.0% of departures on time.
September has been the best month (87% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (73%).
Best time of day to fly out of Rochester (RST)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 86.2% | 3.1% | 358 |
| 6am–7am | 85.9% | 2.7% | 414 |
| 7am–8am | 95.3% | 2.3% | 44 |
| 10am–11am | 69.0% | 1.4% | 72 |
| 11am–12pm | 74.4% | 1.7% | 354 |
| 12pm–1pm | 71.1% | 0.5% | 198 |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.5% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 2pm–3pm | 58.3% | 0.0% | 48 |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.6% | 0.0% | 59 |
| 4pm–5pm | 82.7% | 1.4% | 287 |
| 5pm–6pm | 49.0% | 7.5% | 53 |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.4% | 4.3% | 491 |
| 7pm–8pm | 81.7% | 4.8% | 63 |
Airlines at RST ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 75.0% | 74.0% | 4.7% | 578 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 71.8% | 67.9% | 3.4% | 787 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of RST
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of RST
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Rochester (RST)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 55.9% | -23.1 pts | 12.8% | 39 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 67.9% | -11.2 pts | 8.7% | 92 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.4% | -7.7 pts | 2.3% | 443 |
| All other days | 79.0% | — | 2.1% | 1,922 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at RST
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Rochester (RST)
Every route from RST with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| RST → Chicago (ORD) | 66.8% | 4.7% | 1,057 |
| RST → Minneapolis (MSP) | 82.6% | 1.3% | 308 |