Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in March 2025 that fell to 73% — a 22-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,995 mi
Best airline from LAX to CMH
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 12 min | 0.0% | 127 |
| Spirit Airlines | 86% | 10 min | 1.7% | 176 |
| American Airlines | 81% | 19 min | 1.1% | 453 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to CMH
Departure time makes little difference on this route — on-time rates stay within a few points across the day.
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 15 min |
| Friday | 84% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft60%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to CMH delayed?
- 17% of LAX–CMH 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to CMH?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 127 flights. 3 airlines flew LAX–CMH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to CMH?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 9 a.m. have the worst (81%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to CMH?
- The scheduled LAX–CMH flight time averages 4h 30m over 1,995 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are LAX to CMH flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 CMH?
- March 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 760 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.