Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Spokane (GEG): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Spokane (GEG) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 76% of arrivals were on time; in April 2025 that fell to 43% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 62% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (74% vs 54%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 62%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 32 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,477 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to GEG
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (77% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 63% | 32 min |
| Tuesday | 66% | 28 min |
| Wednesday | 66% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 61% | 28 min |
| Fridaybest | 70% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 54% | 44 min |
| Sunday | 55% | 46 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to GEG delayed?
- 38% of DFW–GEG flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 32 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to GEG?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (77% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (47%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to GEG?
- The scheduled DFW–GEG flight time averages 3h 46m over 1,477 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 38% of the time.
- How often are DFW to GEG flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to GEG?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 43% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 76%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,106 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.