Kalispell (FCA) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Kalispell (FCA) to Los Angeles (LAX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 153 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 84% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.42
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,015 mi
Best airline from FCA to LAX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 12 min | 0.0% | 275 |
| Allegiant Air | 82% | 16 min | 1.1% | 92 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FCA to LAX
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 7 a.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 88% | 5 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 93% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 91% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 11 min |
| Friday | 91% | 5 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FCA to LAX delayed?
- 16% of FCA–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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FCA to LAX?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 275 flights. 2 airlines flew FCA–LAX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FCA to LAX?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 7 a.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FCA to LAX?
- The scheduled FCA–LAX flight time averages 3h 3m over 1,015 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are FCA to LAX flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for FCA to LAX?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 93% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 72%.
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Based on 367 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.