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Route · MSP → GEG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Spokane

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to GEG (Minneapolis to Spokane) ranks #2773 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.3%
On-time
+3.3 pts
vs US avg
57 min
Delay when late
4,292
Flights
#2773 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Sep 2024 98%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 58%

Distance

1,175 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 59 25 0 1 DL
Nov 2025 59 11 1 0 DL
Oct 2025 62 6 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 60 4 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 72 9 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 92 17 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 83 21 0 0 DL
May 2025 62 8 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 60 12 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 62 19 0 0 DL
Feb 2025 51 13 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 54 5 0 0 DL
Dec 2024 59 11 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 59 6 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 62 5 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 62 1 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 89 19 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 91 25 6 0 DL
Jun 2024 84 26 0 0 DL
May 2024 62 8 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 60 3 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 62 6 1 0 DL
Feb 2024 58 6 0 0 DL,OO
Jan 2024 59 2 0 1 DL

MSP–GEG seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (92.4%) · weakest: December (72.2%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72.2%

Strongest calendar month

September

92.4% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~75 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

72.2% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

8 of 1,583 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,583 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MSP - Minneapolis

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

MSP on-time profile

GEG - Spokane

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

GEG on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSP vs GEG

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MSP departures

From MSP, this corridor sits with 57 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 99 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (42 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Spokane · fleet on-time rank #2237 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to GEG

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Spokane (MSP to GEG) running a 82.3% on-time rate over 4,292 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 57.3 minutes. The 1,175-mile corridor is served by 2 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.5% of 1,583 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 58% - a 41-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–GEG peaks in September at 92.4% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~75 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 72.2%, a 20.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to GEG rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to GEG ranks #2773 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 MSP to GEG? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Spokane have a 82.3% on-time rate based on 4,292 flights. The average delay is 57.3 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to GEG? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 1,583 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to GEG? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Spokane (GEG) is approximately 1,175 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to GEG? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (98% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
GEG Airport

Spokane
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 MSP–GEG data

MSP–GEG runs 3.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MSP and GEG airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (92.4% on-time) beats December (72.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.3% 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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