Route · GEG → ORD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Spokane to Chicago

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), GEG to ORD (Spokane to Chicago) ranks #4463 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

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Data updated 2026-06-13

77%
On-time: -2 pts
vs US avg: 77 min
Delay when late: 1,049
Flights: #4463 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.5%

Best Month

Sep 2021 90%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 55%

Distance

1,498 mi

Carriers

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period	Flights	Delayed	Cancelled	Diverted	Carriers
Dec 2025	54	17	0	0	AA,OO
Nov 2025	59	20	2	0	OO,UA,AA
Oct 2025	66	26	0	0	AA,OO
Sep 2025	72	22	0	2	OO,AA
Aug 2025	80	36	0	2	AA,OO
Jul 2025	92	39	0	2	AA,OO
Jun 2025	86	17	1	0	AA,OO
Jul 2024	30	6	0	0	OO
Jun 2024	30	1	0	0	OO
Aug 2023	31	0	1	0	UA
Aug 2022	31	1	0	0	OO,UA
Jul 2022	30	4	0	0	UA
May 2022	31	5	1	0	UA
Apr 2022	30	3	0	0	UA
Oct 2021	35	4	6	0	OO,UA,MQ
Sep 2021	51	5	0	1	OO,MQ
Aug 2021	60	13	4	2	OO,MQ,AA
Jul 2021	60	15	0	0	OO,AA
Jun 2021	58	6	1	0	OO,AA
Mar 2020	31	1	8	0	UA
Jan 2020	32	0	2	0	UA

Strongest calendar month

January

100.0% on-time · ~32 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

September

~62 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

November

66.1% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.5%

26 of 1,049 flights

Diversion Rate

0.9%

9 of 1,049 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

ORD - Chicago

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Chicago, IL.

ORD on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare GEG vs ORD

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: Chicago · fleet on-time rank #4090 of 4927.

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What the Data Says About GEG to ORD

The Spokane to Chicago corridor (GEG to ORD) posts a 77% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,049 tracked flights. Late flights run 76.8 minutes behind on average. 9 carriers cover the 1,498-mile route; over the last 24 months, 26 of 1,049 flights were cancelled (2.5%) and 0.9% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2021 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 55% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, GEG–ORD peaks in January at 100.0% on-time while September carries the heaviest traffic (~62 flights per month) ; the softest month is November at 66.1%, a 33.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does GEG to ORD rank among US routes by traffic? ▼

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, GEG to ORD ranks #4463 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 ORD? ▼

Flights from Spokane to Chicago have a 77% on-time rate based on 1,049 flights. The average delay is 76.8 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2021 with 90% on-time.

What is the cancellation rate for GEG to ORD? ▼

Over the last 24 months, 2.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (26 of 1,049 flights) and 0.9% were diverted.

How far is the flight from GEG to ORD? ▼

The flight distance from Spokane (GEG) to Chicago (ORD) is approximately 1,498 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.

When is the best time to fly from GEG to ORD? ▼

The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2021 (90% on-time). The worst was Aug 2025 (55% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

GEG Airport

Spokane

ORD Airport

Chicago

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–ORD data

GEG–ORD is mid-pack at 77% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

Compare GEG and ORD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. GEG airport
If your dates flex, January (100.0% on-time) beats November (66.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
4 other routes post a similar 77% 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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