Roanoke (ROA) departure delays
1,992 departures · 8 routes · January 2025 – August 2026
74.08%
Left on time
Within 15 minutes of schedule
2.96%
Cancelled
Share of departures
123 min
When late, late by
Average delayed departure
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Rank
Among graded US airports
What the record says about ROA
Departures from Roanoke run late more often than average — enough that a tight connection at the far end deserves a second look.
The airlines flying from here are not equally affected. Delta Air Lines left on time 32 points more often than Allegiant Air from the same airport — which is the clearest evidence available that a delayed departure is not purely the airport's fault.
Which airlines run best out of ROA
| Airline | Departures | On time |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 365 | 90.7% |
| SkyWest Airlines | 624 | 72.2% |
| Republic Airways | 632 | 67.1% |
| Allegiant Air | 322 | 58.7% |
Routes out of ROA
Common questions
How bad are delays at Roanoke (ROA)?
74.08% of departures from ROA left within 15 minutes of schedule across 1,992 flights. That is about average.
Which airline is most punctual from ROA?
Delta Air Lines, at 90.7% on time from this airport. The least punctual was Allegiant Air at 58.7%.
How often are flights from ROA cancelled?
2.96% of scheduled departures did not operate.