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Route · ONT → SEA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Ontario to Seattle

The ONT–SEA corridor (Ontario, CA → Seattle, WA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 17 carriers across roughly 956 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.1%
On-time
+8.1 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
12,860
Flights

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 94%

Worst Month

Feb 2025 81%

Distance

956 mi

Carriers

17

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 200 36 2 1 F9,AS,OO
Nov 2025 211 26 7 0 OO,F9,AS
Oct 2025 200 30 2 0 AS,OO,F9
Sep 2025 213 25 1 1 OO,DL,F9,AS
Aug 2025 266 43 2 0 OO,F9,AS,DL
Jul 2025 302 54 9 0 AS,OO,F9
Jun 2025 266 39 1 0 AS,OO,F9
May 2025 258 39 2 1 AS,OO,F9
Apr 2025 202 19 0 0 F9,OO,AS
Mar 2025 183 26 0 2 AS,OO,F9
Feb 2025 147 28 4 0 AS,OO,F9
Jan 2025 166 31 3 1 AS,OO,F9
Dec 2024 174 23 1 2 AS,F9,OO
Nov 2024 227 22 1 0 OO,AS,F9
Oct 2024 209 12 0 0 AS,OO,F9
Sep 2024 224 40 0 0 OO,AS,F9
Aug 2024 255 42 3 0 AS,F9,OO
Jul 2024 276 48 3 0 AS,F9,OO
Jun 2024 270 51 1 0 AS,F9,OO
May 2024 254 35 1 0 AS,F9,OO
Apr 2024 200 14 0 0 AS,DL,OO
Mar 2024 152 15 0 0 AS,DL
Feb 2024 133 10 0 0 AS,DL
Jan 2024 143 10 17 0 AS,DL

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

60 of 5,131 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

8 of 5,131 flights

What the Data Says About ONT to SEA

Ontario to Seattle (ONT to SEA) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.1% on-time rate across 12,860 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 69.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 956 miles and is served by 17 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 60 of 5,131 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 8 diverted (0.2%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Oct 2024 was the strongest month at 94% on-time versus Feb 2025 at 81%, a 13-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ONT to SEA?
Flights from Ontario to Seattle have a 87.1% on-time rate based on 12,860 flights. The average delay is 69.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ONT to SEA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (60 of 5,131 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ONT to SEA?
The flight distance from Ontario (ONT) to Seattle (SEA) is approximately 956 miles. This route is served by 17 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ONT to SEA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Feb 2025 (81% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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