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Route · PDX → MFR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Portland to Medford

The PDX–MFR corridor (Portland, OR → Medford, OR) runs ahead of the national average, served by 2 carriers across roughly 222 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

90.3%
On-time
+11.3 pts
vs US avg
56 min
Delay when late
1,093
Flights

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Apr 2021 100%

Worst Month

Jan 2022 78%

Distance

222 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Nov 2022 48 1 0 1 QX
Oct 2022 48 2 0 0 QX
Sep 2022 44 4 0 0 QX
Aug 2022 58 2 0 0 QX
Jul 2022 57 6 0 0 QX
Jun 2022 58 8 0 0 QX
May 2022 62 5 1 0 QX
Apr 2022 53 7 1 0 QX
Mar 2022 40 3 0 1 QX
Feb 2022 56 8 0 1 QX
Jan 2022 59 13 3 0 QX
Dec 2021 31 7 1 0 OO,QX
Nov 2021 44 4 0 1 QX
Oct 2021 37 2 0 1 QX
Sep 2021 36 3 0 0 QX
Jul 2021 31 3 0 0 QX
Jun 2021 46 15 0 0 QX
May 2021 45 4 0 0 QX
Apr 2021 60 0 0 0 QX
Mar 2021 62 3 0 0 QX
Feb 2021 56 3 6 0 QX
Jan 2021 62 3 1 0 QX

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

13 of 1,093 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

5 of 1,093 flights

What the Data Says About PDX to MFR

Portland to Medford (PDX to MFR) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 90.3% on-time rate across 1,093 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 55.5 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 222 miles and is served by 2 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 13 of 1,093 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 5 diverted (0.5%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2021 posted the strongest performance at 100% on-time, while Jan 2022 came in at just 78% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PDX to MFR?
Flights from Portland to Medford have a 90.3% on-time rate based on 1,093 flights. The average delay is 55.5 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2021 with 100% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PDX to MFR?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (13 of 1,093 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PDX to MFR?
The flight distance from Portland (PDX) to Medford (MFR) is approximately 222 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PDX to MFR?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2021 (100% on-time). The worst was Jan 2022 (78% 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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