Jackson (JAC) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Jackson (JAC) to Los Angeles (LAX) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in October 2025 that fell to 62% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 784 mi
Best airline from JAC to LAX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 9 min | 1.5% | 204 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74% | 22 min | 1.3% | 990 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JAC to LAX
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 11 min |
| Friday | 74% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft15%
- Airline operations63%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather8%
- Security2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JAC to LAX delayed?
- 24% of JAC–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JAC to LAX?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 204 flights. 2 airlines flew JAC–LAX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JAC to LAX?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JAC to LAX?
- The scheduled JAC–LAX flight time averages 2h 35m over 784 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are JAC to LAX flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from JAC to LAX?
- October 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,194 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.