Best Time to Fly GEG to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Spokane International → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
782 flights were scheduled from Spokane (GEG) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 91.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 13.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Sunday was the most reliable day (92% on time) and November the worst month (80%).
The cancellation rate was 0.8% (US average 1.8%).
GEG to MSP on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 91.2% | 125 min | 0.8% | 782 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly GEG to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,577 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.2% | 0.0% | 51 |
| 6am–7am | 89.4% | 0.7% | 590 |
| 7am–8am | 96.5% | 0.0% | 87 |
| 11am–12pm | 90.5% | 0.0% | 63 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.5% | 1.2% | 80 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 88.6% | 0.3% | 677 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on GEG to MSP
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 84.6% | -4.8 pts | 0.0% | 52 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 89.8% | +0.4 pts | 0.6% | 363 |
| All other days | 89.4% | — | 0.4% | 1,136 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).