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Route · ATL → GEG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Spokane

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to GEG (Atlanta to Spokane) ranks #4003 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.6%
On-time
+6.6 pts
vs US avg
52 min
Delay when late
1,706
Flights
#4003 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Jul 2025 88%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 74%

Distance

1,969 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 42 15 1 0 DL
Nov 2025 38 7 0 1 DL
Oct 2025 43 7 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 39 3 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 45 2 2 0 DL
Jul 2025 57 7 1 0 DL
Jun 2025 53 14 1 0 DL
May 2025 44 9 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 42 6 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 41 8 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 35 9 1 0 DL
Dec 2024 43 9 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 42 7 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 49 1 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 48 4 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 48 12 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 44 9 5 0 DL
Jun 2024 45 8 0 0 DL
May 2024 31 7 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 30 5 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 31 4 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 31 9 0 0 DL
Dec 2023 40 1 0 0 DL
Nov 2023 41 5 0 0 DL

ATL–GEG seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (93.6%) · weakest: January (78.4%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.4%

Strongest calendar month

September

93.6% on-time · ~43 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~49 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

78.4% on-time · ~32 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

11 of 1,002 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,002 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → GEG posts a 85.6% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 67 of 144 BTS-tracked routes leaving Atlanta. The same hub also shows 75 mid-band and 2 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #1010 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to GEG

Atlanta to Spokane (ATL to GEG) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.6% on-time rate across 1,706 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 51.5 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 1,969 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 11 of 1,002 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Jul 2025 was the strongest month at 88% on-time versus Jun 2025 at 74%, a 14-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–GEG peaks in September at 93.6% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~49 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 78.4%, a 15.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to GEG rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to GEG ranks #4003 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ATL to GEG?
Flights from Atlanta to Spokane have a 85.6% on-time rate based on 1,706 flights. The average delay is 51.5 minutes. The best recent month was Jul 2025 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to GEG?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 1,002 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to GEG?
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Spokane (GEG) is approximately 1,969 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to GEG?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jul 2025 (88% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (74% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using ATL–GEG data

ATL–GEG runs 6.6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ATL and GEG airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, September (93.6% on-time) beats January (78.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85.6% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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