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Route · GEG → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Spokane to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), GEG to DFW (Spokane to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #3238 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.1%
On-time
+2.1 pts
vs US avg
124 min
Delay when late
3,170
Flights
#3238 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 84%

Worst Month

May 2024 57%

Distance

1,477 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 41 9 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 38 7 1 0 AA
Oct 2025 62 13 0 2 AA
Sep 2025 60 13 1 1 AA
Aug 2025 62 19 1 2 AA
Jul 2025 63 14 4 0 AA
Jun 2025 60 11 0 2 AA
May 2025 58 11 0 0 AA
Apr 2025 30 7 0 1 AA
Mar 2025 31 1 1 0 AA
Dec 2024 40 7 1 1 AA
Nov 2024 34 8 0 2 AA
Oct 2024 61 10 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 60 11 0 1 AA
Aug 2024 62 15 0 1 AA
Jul 2024 62 19 1 0 AA
Jun 2024 60 20 0 1 AA
May 2024 63 27 5 1 AA
Apr 2024 59 13 1 0 AA
Mar 2024 62 14 0 2 AA
Feb 2024 58 10 0 1 AA
Jan 2024 66 28 0 0 AA
Dec 2023 70 12 0 0 AA
Nov 2023 60 12 0 0 AA

GEG–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (90.2%) · weakest: June (76.3%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.2%

Strongest calendar month

March

90.2% on-time · ~41 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~60 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

76.3% on-time · ~50 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

16 of 1,322 flights

Diversion Rate

1.4%

18 of 1,322 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among GEG departures

From GEG, this corridor sits with 6 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 18 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (12 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #2694 of 4927.

What the Data Says About GEG to DFW

3,170 tracked flights put the GEG to DFW pairing (Spokane to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 81.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 123.9 minutes on average. Across the 1,477-mile route and its 4 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.2% cancelled and 1.4% diverted (1,322 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 84% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 57% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, GEG–DFW peaks in March at 90.2% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~60 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 76.3%, a 13.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does GEG to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, GEG to DFW ranks #3238 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 GEG to DFW?
Flights from Spokane to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 81.1% on-time rate based on 3,170 flights. The average delay is 123.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for GEG to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 1,322 flights) and 1.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from GEG to DFW?
The flight distance from Spokane (GEG) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,477 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from GEG to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (84% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (57% 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 GEG–DFW data

GEG–DFW is mid-pack at 81.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare GEG and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. GEG airport
  • If your dates flex, March (90.2% on-time) beats June (76.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.1% 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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