San Diego (SAN) to Spokane (GEG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
San Diego (SAN) to Spokane (GEG) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 100% of arrivals were on time; in November 2024 that fell to 59% — a 41-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,027 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAN to GEG
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 9 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 17 min |
| Friday | 76% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAN to GEG delayed?
- 22% of SAN–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 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAN to GEG?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAN to GEG?
- The scheduled SAN–GEG flight time averages 2h 51m over 1,027 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are SAN to GEG flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 SAN to GEG?
- November 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 771 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.