Spokane (GEG) to Oakland (OAK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Spokane (GEG) to Oakland (OAK) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 100% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 75% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 89% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (93% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 89%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 6 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 723 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GEG to OAK
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 93% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 92% | 4 min |
| Thursday | 89% | 6 min |
| Friday | 84% | 10 min |
| Saturdaybest | 97% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 5 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft67%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GEG to OAK delayed?
- 11% of GEG–OAK 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 6 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GEG to OAK?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from GEG to OAK?
- The scheduled GEG–OAK flight time averages 2h 12m over 723 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 11% of the time.
- How often are GEG to OAK flights cancelled?
- 0.2% 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 GEG to OAK?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 75% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,042 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.