Los Angeles (LAX) to Missoula (MSO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Los Angeles (LAX) to Missoula (MSO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 166 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.45
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 923 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to MSO
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 6 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 92% | 3 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 12 min |
| Friday | 84% | 6 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 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 aircraft16%
- Airline operations57%
- National airspace system27%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to MSO delayed?
- 18% of LAX–MSO 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 MSO?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to MSO?
- The scheduled LAX–MSO flight time averages 2h 38m over 923 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are LAX to MSO flights cancelled?
- 0% 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 MSO?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 92% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 75%.
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Based on 288 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.