Los Angeles (LAX) to Jackson (JAC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Los Angeles (LAX) to Jackson (JAC) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 73% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 784 mi
Best airline from LAX to JAC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 13 min | 1.3% | 236 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79% | 12 min | 0.5% | 1,060 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to JAC
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 10 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 9 min |
| Friday | 77% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations56%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to JAC delayed?
- 20% of LAX–JAC 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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to JAC?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 236 flights. 2 airlines flew LAX–JAC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to JAC?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to JAC?
- The scheduled LAX–JAC flight time averages 2h 26m over 784 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are LAX to JAC flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 JAC?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,296 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.