Los Angeles (LAX) to Kalispell (FCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Los Angeles (LAX) to Kalispell (FCA) 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, 86% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.39
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,015 mi
Best airline from LAX to FCA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Airmost reliable | 88% | 9 min | 1.2% | 86 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 85% | 10 min | 0.0% | 294 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to FCA
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 6 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 94% | 2 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 12 min |
| Friday | 87% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 90% | 7 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations67%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to FCA delayed?
- 14% of LAX–FCA 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to FCA?
- Allegiant Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 86 flights. 2 airlines flew LAX–FCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to FCA?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to FCA?
- The scheduled LAX–FCA flight time averages 2h 52m over 1,015 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are LAX to FCA 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 LAX to FCA?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 94% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 79%.
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Based on 380 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.