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Route on-time record

DFW to GEG: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Spokane (Spokane International Airport). 561 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 63% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1885 at 10:15 AM.

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DFW → GEG

Dallas-Fort Worth to Spokane: 561 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

63%

Cancelled

2.0%

avg delay 29 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

79% on time vs 46% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

61% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · American 1885

    10:15 AM → 12:01 PM3h 46m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 79% on time; After 9 PM: 46%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

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  2. #2 · American 1031

    7:18 PM → 9:12 PM3h 54m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    59%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    59%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    26 min
    • Arrived on time 59% of the time (146 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (5 of 152).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 146 flights

    Find American 1031 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 1023

    10:30 PM → 12:23 AM3h 53m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-05.

    55%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    33%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    42 min
    • Arrived on time 33% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (After 9 PM: 46% on time; 9 AM to noon: 79%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 9 flights

    Find American 1023 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 1446

    6:55 PM → 8:43 PM3h 48m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    54%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    50%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    63 min
    • Arrived on time 50% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 58% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find American 1446 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 2645

    6:45 PM → 8:33 PM3h 48m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    52%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    47%
    Cancelled
    2.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    29 min
    • Arrived on time 47% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 68% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (36 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 36 flights

    Find American 2645 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines61%

    561 flights · 63% on time as flown · 2.0% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • 9 AM to noon79%

    166 flights · avg delay 13 min

  • 3 to 6 PM66%

    110 flights · avg delay 42 min

  • 6 to 9 PM51%

    175 flights · avg delay 36 min

  • After 9 PM46%

    88 flights · avg delay 34 min

Best day: Tuesday (67%). Worst: Saturday (57%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
61
F
68
M
56
A
52
M
48
J
57
J
56
A
60
S
71
O
70
N
70
D
66

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft50%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)31%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume10%
  • Severe weather10%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

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DFW to GEG questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to GEG?
9 AM to noon: 79% of flights arrived on time, against 46% for departures after 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from DFW to GEG?
American, with a season-adjusted 61% chance of operating and arriving on time over 561 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on DFW to GEG?
May (48% on time); the best was September (71%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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