Best Time to Fly RDM to SEA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Roberts Field → Seattle/Tacoma International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,908 flights were scheduled from Bend/Redmond (RDM) to Seattle (SEA) in the last 12 months, and 85.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 86.0%, while Alaska Airlines trailed at 83.1%.
November has been the best month (89% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (80%).
1.8% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
RDM to SEA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 86.0% | 56 min | 1.8% | 1,445 |
| Alaska Airlines | 83.1% | 55 min | 1.7% | 463 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RDM to SEA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,672 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 90.4% | 0.8% | 242 |
| 6am–7am | 92.3% | 1.1% | 475 |
| 7am–8am | 89.3% | 1.7% | 296 |
| 8am–9am | 76.9% | 1.3% | 378 |
| 9am–10am | 68.8% | 5.9% | 34 |
| 10am–11am | 85.0% | 7.0% | 43 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.3% | 1.2% | 743 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.3% | 1.9% | 52 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.3% | 0.5% | 375 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.2% | 0.0% | 170 |
| 4pm–5pm | 80.8% | 0.9% | 105 |
| 5pm–6pm | 79.1% | 1.4% | 277 |
| 6pm–7pm | 97.4% | 7.3% | 41 |
| 7pm–8pm | 86.5% | 1.2% | 413 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on RDM to SEA
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) | 83.1% | -0.8 pts | 6.6% | 76 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 84.2% | +0.3 pts | 0.0% | 139 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.9% | -2.0 pts | 0.5% | 661 |
| All other days | 83.9% | — | 1.4% | 2,796 |
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).