Los Angeles (LAX) to Spokane (GEG): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on LAX–GEG. November 2025 flights landed on schedule 100% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 82% — a gap of 18 points. Across the full period the route averages 89% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 89%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 7 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 945 mi
Best airline from LAX to GEG
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 90% | 6 min | 0.7% | 578 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 88% | 8 min | 0.2% | 1,057 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to GEG
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (84%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 90% | 6 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 6 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 93% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 10 min |
| Friday | 86% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 91% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 86% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft20%
- Airline operations62%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to GEG delayed?
- 11% of LAX–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 7 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to GEG?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 578 flights. 2 airlines flew LAX–GEG frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to GEG?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (84%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to GEG?
- The scheduled LAX–GEG flight time averages 2h 38m over 945 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 11% of the time.
- How often are LAX to GEG flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 LAX to GEG?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 82% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 18-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,665 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.