San Diego (SAN) to Spokane (GEG): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 77% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,027 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAN to GEG
Aim for departures around 9 p.m. (87% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 9 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 19 min |
| Friday | 73% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAN to GEG delayed?
- 23% of SAN–GEG 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 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAN to GEG?
- Departures around 9 p.m. have the best record (87% 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 52m over 1,027 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are SAN to GEG flights cancelled?
- 1.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 698 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.