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Route · ORD → GEG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chicago to Spokane

The ORD–GEG corridor (Chicago, IL → Spokane, WA) runs behind the national average, served by 9 carriers across roughly 1,498 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.3%
On-time
-4.7 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
1,046
Flights

Cancelled

2.7%

Best Month

Sep 2021 86%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 56%

Distance

1,498 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 55 24 0 2 AA,OO
Nov 2025 59 19 2 0 OO,UA,AA
Oct 2025 66 20 0 0 AA,OO
Sep 2025 72 15 0 0 OO,AA
Aug 2025 79 25 1 0 AA,OO
Jul 2025 92 24 0 0 AA,OO
Jun 2025 86 12 1 1 AA,OO
Jul 2024 30 10 1 0 OO
Jun 2024 30 17 0 1 OO
Aug 2023 31 5 1 0 UA
Aug 2022 31 8 0 0 OO,UA
Jul 2022 30 11 0 0 UA
May 2022 31 9 0 0 UA
Apr 2022 30 5 0 0 UA
Oct 2021 33 4 4 0 OO,UA,MQ
Sep 2021 51 7 0 0 OO,MQ
Aug 2021 60 20 7 0 OO,MQ,AA
Jul 2021 60 19 0 0 OO,AA
Jun 2021 58 13 0 0 OO,AA
Mar 2020 31 2 9 0 UA
Jan 2020 31 0 2 0 UA

Cancellation Rate

2.7%

28 of 1,046 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

4 of 1,046 flights

What the Data Says About ORD to GEG

On-time performance on the ORD to GEG pairing (Chicago to Spokane) trails a chunk of the network: 74.3% of 1,046 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 70.0-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,498 miles across 9 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.7% (28 of 1,046 flights), with 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2021 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 56% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ORD to GEG?
Flights from Chicago to Spokane have a 74.3% on-time rate based on 1,046 flights. The average delay is 70.0 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2021 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ORD to GEG?
Over the last 24 months, 2.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (28 of 1,046 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ORD to GEG?
The flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Spokane (GEG) is approximately 1,498 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ORD to GEG?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2021 (86% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (56% 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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