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Route · GEG → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Spokane to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), GEG to MSP (Spokane to Minneapolis) ranks #2774 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86%
On-time
+7 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
4,291
Flights
#2774 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

May 2025 97%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 69%

Distance

1,175 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 59 10 0 0 DL
Nov 2025 59 11 1 0 DL
Oct 2025 62 4 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 60 3 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 72 3 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 92 10 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 83 6 0 0 DL
May 2025 62 2 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 60 6 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 62 13 0 0 DL
Feb 2025 51 9 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 54 6 0 0 DL
Dec 2024 59 12 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 59 12 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 62 6 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 62 5 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 89 19 1 0 DL
Jul 2024 91 21 6 0 DL
Jun 2024 84 13 0 0 DL
May 2024 62 11 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 60 6 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 62 10 1 0 DL
Feb 2024 58 13 0 0 DL,OO
Jan 2024 59 18 0 0 DL

GEG–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (93.6%) · weakest: January (76.0%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79%

Strongest calendar month

October

93.6% on-time · ~65 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~75 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

76.0% on-time · ~56 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

9 of 1,583 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,583 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

GEG - Spokane

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Spokane, WA.

GEG on-time profile

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

MSP on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See GEG and MSP side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare GEG vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among GEG's stronger departures

GEG → MSP posts a 86% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 12 of 18 BTS-tracked routes leaving Spokane. The same hub also shows 6 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #902 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About GEG to MSP

Spokane to Minneapolis (GEG to MSP) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86% on-time rate across 4,291 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 76.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 1,175 miles and is served by 2 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 9 of 1,583 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2025 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 69% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, GEG–MSP peaks in October at 93.6% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~75 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 76.0%, a 17.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does GEG to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, GEG to MSP ranks #2774 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 MSP? ▼
Flights from Spokane to Minneapolis have a 86% on-time rate based on 4,291 flights. The average delay is 76.9 minutes. The best recent month was May 2025 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for GEG to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (9 of 1,583 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from GEG to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Spokane (GEG) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 1,175 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from GEG to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2025 (97% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

GEG Airport

Spokane
MSP Airport

Minneapolis
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using GEG–MSP data

GEG–MSP runs 7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare GEG and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. GEG airport
  • If your dates flex, October (93.6% on-time) beats January (76.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86% 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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