Kalispell (FCA) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Kalispell (FCA) to Los Angeles (LAX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 141 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 85% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.39
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,015 mi
Best airline from FCA to LAX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 13 min | 0.0% | 294 |
| Allegiant Air | 84% | 11 min | 1.2% | 86 |
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 | 87% | 5 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 94% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 91% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 11 min |
| Friday | 87% | 6 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FCA to LAX delayed?
- 15% of FCA–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 12 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 294 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 4m over 1,015 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are FCA to LAX flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 FCA to LAX?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 94% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 74%.
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Based on 380 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.