Portland (PDX) to Bend/Redmond (RDM): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Portland (PDX) to Bend/Redmond (RDM) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 269 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 86% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.74
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 116 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PDX to RDM
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (81%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 7 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 11 min |
| Fridaybest | 91% | 7 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather2%
- Security3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PDX to RDM delayed?
- 14% of PDX–RDM 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 PDX to RDM?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (81%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PDX to RDM?
- The scheduled PDX–RDM flight time averages 55m over 116 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are PDX to RDM flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PDX to RDM?
- Friday flights have the best record at 91% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 78%.
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Based on 347 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.