Lewiston (LWS) to Seattle (SEA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Lewiston (LWS) to Seattle (SEA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 364 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 89% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 89%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.00
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 262 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LWS to SEA
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 9 a.m. departures (82%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 89% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 11 min |
| Fridaybest | 93% | 6 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 6 min |
| Sundaybest | 93% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations77%
- National airspace system3%
- Weather20%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LWS to SEA delayed?
- 11% of LWS–SEA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LWS to SEA?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 9 a.m. have the worst (82%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LWS to SEA?
- The scheduled LWS–SEA flight time averages 1h 28m over 262 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 11% of the time.
- How often are LWS to SEA flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from LWS to SEA?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 77% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 760 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.