Portland (PDX) to Bend/Redmond (RDM): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Portland (PDX) to Bend/Redmond (RDM) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 268 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 84% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.73
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 116 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PDX to RDM
Aim for departures around 9 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (80%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 13 min |
| Fridaybest | 89% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 17 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 operations42%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather2%
- Security3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PDX to RDM delayed?
- 16% of PDX–RDM 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 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PDX to RDM?
- Departures around 9 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (80%). 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 53m over 116 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are PDX to RDM flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PDX to RDM?
- Friday flights have the best record at 89% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 74%.
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Based on 285 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.