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Route · DFW → GEG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Spokane

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to GEG (Dallas/Fort Worth to Spokane) ranks #3247 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

65.4%
On-time
-13.6 pts
vs US avg
86 min
Delay when late
3,141
Flights
#3247 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Dec 2023 81%

Worst Month

May 2024 38%

Distance

1,477 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 41 23 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 38 14 1 0 AA
Oct 2025 62 17 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 60 14 1 0 AA
Aug 2025 62 27 1 0 AA
Jul 2025 63 21 3 0 AA
Jun 2025 60 19 0 0 AA
May 2025 58 25 0 0 AA
Apr 2025 30 17 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 31 15 1 0 AA
Dec 2024 40 14 1 0 AA
Nov 2024 34 10 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 61 16 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 60 17 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 62 25 0 0 AA
Jul 2024 62 28 0 0 AA
Jun 2024 60 28 0 0 AA
May 2024 63 39 5 1 AA
Apr 2024 60 26 0 0 AA
Mar 2024 60 24 0 0 AA
Feb 2024 58 19 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 66 27 0 0 AA
Dec 2023 70 13 0 1 AA
Nov 2023 61 15 0 0 AA

DFW–GEG seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (76.5%) · weakest: June (56.7%)

55%60%65%70%75%80% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 66.3%

Strongest calendar month

September

76.5% on-time · ~58 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~60 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

56.7% on-time · ~50 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

13 of 1,322 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,322 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from DFW

Among 183 routes leaving DFW, only 57 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 13 stay ≥85% and 113 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing DFW options should weigh this 65.4% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4891 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to GEG

On-time performance on the DFW to GEG pairing (Dallas/Fort Worth to Spokane) trails a chunk of the network: 65.4% of 3,141 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 85.7-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,477 miles across 4 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.0% (13 of 1,322 flights), with 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Dec 2023 posted the strongest performance at 81% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 38% - a 43-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–GEG peaks in September at 76.5% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~60 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 56.7%, a 19.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to GEG rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to GEG ranks #3247 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 DFW to GEG?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Spokane have a 65.4% on-time rate based on 3,141 flights. The average delay is 85.7 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2023 with 81% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to GEG?
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (13 of 1,322 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to GEG?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Spokane (GEG) is approximately 1,477 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to GEG?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Dec 2023 (81% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (38% 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 DFW–GEG data

DFW–GEG sits 13.6 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare DFW and GEG airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, September (76.5% on-time) beats June (56.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 65.4% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.