87% of flights from Los Angeles to Spokane arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. The 11 a.m. departures ran on time 89% of the time; the 1 p.m. ones 86%. Most reliable airline: Delta Air Lines (89%). 4% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for LAX → GEG: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 58% of the time. About 1 in 26 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 136 three hours or more; 0.5% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early87%
- 15–30 min late5.1%
- 30–60 min late3.3%
- 1–2 hours late2.3%
- 2–3 hours late0.9%
- 3+ hours late0.7%
- Diverted0.1%
- Cancelled0.5%
Share of all 1,225 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 675 | 86% | 0.6% | −10 min | 4.6% | +61 min | Horizon Air 53%, Alaska Airlines 30%, SkyWest 17% |
| Delta Air Lines | 549 | 89% | 0.4% | −14 min | 3.1% | +77 min | SkyWest |
| Allegiant Air | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Allegiant Air |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at LAX). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Alaska Airlines | Delta Air Lines |
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. | — | 93% |
| 6 p.m. | — | 86% |
| 7 p.m. | 88% | — |
| 8 p.m. | 87% | — |
Last flight of the day
On LAX → GEG, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 0.2% of the time, against 0.6% for its earlier flights, so here the last flight is actually the safer one. It arrived 3+ hours late 1.0% of the time (earlier flights: 0.2%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 7:45 p.m. | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% | first flight 8:26 a.m. |
| Delta Air Lines | 9:25 p.m. | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% | first flight 1:00 p.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (93%). Worst: January (80%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 187 | 87% | 0.0% |
| Tuesday | 166 | 90% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 167 | 91% | 0.6% |
| Thursday | 180 | 83% | 0.6% |
| Friday | 182 | 84% | 0.5% |
| Saturday | 160 | 90% | 1.3% |
| Sunday | 183 | 85% | 0.5% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 4 · weather 1 · air traffic/airport 1
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 3794 | 1:00 p.m. | 239 | 93% | 0.4% | −13 min | SkyWest |
| AS 2051 | 1:34 p.m. | 127 | 79% | 1.6% | −5 min | Horizon Air |
| DL 3576 | 6:59 p.m. | 188 | 87% | 0.0% | −13 min | SkyWest |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
| Oct 26, 2025 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 1 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 1 |
Questions
How often are flights from LAX to GEG on time?
87% of 1,225 scheduled flights from Los Angeles, CA to Spokane, WA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.5% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly LAX to GEG?
Flights scheduled to leave at 11 a.m. were the most reliable (89% on time). The 1 p.m. departures were the least (86%).
Which airline is most on time from LAX to GEG?
Delta Air Lines: 89% of its 549 flights on the route arrived on time. Alaska Airlines: 86%.
What month has the most delays from LAX to GEG?
January (80% on time). The best month is September (93%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from LAX to GEG more likely to be cancelled?
No, the opposite. Each airline's last LAX–GEG flight of the day was cancelled 0.2% of the time over the past year, against 0.6% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- GEG → LAX (return)
- Los Angeles LAX (LAX) delays by hour
- Flights into Spokane (GEG)
- Alaska Airlines on-time record
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
- Allegiant Air on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.