Seattle Paine Field International (PAE) Delays and On-Time Departures
Everett, WA · ranked 22nd of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
86.8% of the 1,266 flights scheduled to depart Everett (PAE) in the last 12 months left on time, 9.4 points above the US average of 77.4%.
That ranks 22nd of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 0.9% of departures cancelled.
Among airlines at Everett (PAE), Alaska Airlines left on time most often (88.3%).
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (91% on time) and August the worst month (82%).
Best time of day to fly out of Everett (PAE)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 20 | |
| 7am–8am | 92.2% | 1.4% | 517 |
| 8am–9am | 87.7% | 1.7% | 238 |
| 9am–10am | 88.1% | 1.8% | 111 |
| 10am–11am | 91.9% | 1.0% | 200 |
| 11am–12pm | 95.1% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.7% | 0.0% | 86 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.3% | 1.1% | 89 |
| 2pm–3pm | 89.2% | 1.0% | 289 |
| 3pm–4pm | 80.5% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.1% | 0.0% | 245 |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.8% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 6pm–7pm | 85.3% | 0.4% | 267 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.5% | 0.0% | 58 |
| 8pm–9pm | 74.4% | 1.1% | 87 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 20 | |
Airlines at PAE ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 88.3% | 87.1% | 0.9% | 1,153 |
| Frontier Airlines | 72.3% | 71.4% | 0.9% | 113 |
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Best day to fly out of PAE
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of PAE
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Everett (PAE)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 84.1% | -2.5 pts | 2.2% | 45 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 80.7% | -6.0 pts | 0.8% | 120 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 85.0% | -1.6 pts | 1.5% | 400 |
| All other days | 86.6% | — | 0.8% | 1,777 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at PAE
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Everett (PAE)
Every route from PAE with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAE → Phoenix (PHX) | 82.8% | 0.9% | 578 |
| PAE → Las Vegas (LAS) | 90.6% | 1.3% | 452 |