Chicago (ORD) to Spokane (GEG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ORD–GEG. June 2025 flights landed on schedule 85% of the time, but March 2026 dropped to 30% — a gap of 55 points. Across the full period the route averages 67% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (73% vs 59%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,498 mi
Best airline from ORD to GEG
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 67% | 21 min | 1.5% | 588 |
| American Airlines | 67% | 27 min | 1.0% | 409 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to GEG
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 68% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 67% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 25 min |
| Friday | 69% | 28 min |
| Saturdaybest | 72% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to GEG delayed?
- 33% of ORD–GEG 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to GEG?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 67%, based on 588 flights. 2 airlines flew ORD–GEG frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to GEG?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to GEG?
- The scheduled ORD–GEG flight time averages 4h 10m over 1,498 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are ORD to GEG flights cancelled?
- 1.3% 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 ORD to GEG?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 30% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2025 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 55-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,014 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.