Los Angeles (LAX) to Arcata/Eureka (ACV): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Los Angeles (LAX) to Arcata/Eureka (ACV) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 71% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 86% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 577 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to ACV
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (82%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 6 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 8 min |
| Friday | 76% | 13 min |
| Saturdaybest | 90% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 86% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to ACV delayed?
- 14% of LAX–ACV 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 8 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to ACV?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (82%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to ACV?
- The scheduled LAX–ACV flight time averages 2h 3m over 577 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are LAX to ACV flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from LAX to ACV?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 818 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.