Bozeman (BZN) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Bozeman (BZN) to Los Angeles (LAX) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2026, 100% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 73% — a 27-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 88% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 88%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 902 mi
Best airline from BZN to LAX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 90% | 10 min | 0.6% | 499 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 87% | 10 min | 0.5% | 592 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BZN to LAX
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 89% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 90% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 89% | 9 min |
| Friday | 85% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 88% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 89% | 6 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BZN to LAX delayed?
- 12% of BZN–LAX flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BZN to LAX?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 499 flights. 2 airlines flew BZN–LAX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BZN to LAX?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BZN to LAX?
- The scheduled BZN–LAX flight time averages 2h 50m over 902 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 12% of the time.
- How often are BZN to LAX flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BZN to LAX?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,091 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.