Los Angeles (LAX) to Fresno (FAT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Los Angeles (LAX) to Fresno (FAT) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in October 2024 that fell to 70% — a 25-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 87% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 209 mi
Best airline from LAX to FAT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 8 min | 0.0% | 108 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 87% | 10 min | 0.3% | 1,772 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to FAT
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (80%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 88% | 9 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 91% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 9 min |
| Friday | 85% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to FAT delayed?
- 13% of LAX–FAT 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to FAT?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 108 flights. 2 airlines flew LAX–FAT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to FAT?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (80%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to FAT?
- The scheduled LAX–FAT flight time averages 1h 16m over 209 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are LAX to FAT 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 is the worst month to fly from LAX to FAT?
- October 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,880 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.