Buffalo (BUF) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Buffalo (BUF) to Los Angeles (LAX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 137 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 66% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 66%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.38
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,218 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BUF to LAX
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 59% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 20 min |
| Friday | 58% | 41 min |
| Saturday | 64% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 57% | 55 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft62%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BUF to LAX delayed?
- 34% of BUF–LAX flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 27 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BUF to LAX?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BUF to LAX?
- The scheduled BUF–LAX flight time averages 5h 23m over 2,218 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 34% of the time.
- How often are BUF to LAX flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for BUF to LAX?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 80% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 57%.
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Based on 310 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.