Los Angeles (LAX) to Redding (RDD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Los Angeles (LAX) to Redding (RDD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 334 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 91% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 91%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 7 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.92
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 501 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to RDD
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (97% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (88%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 91% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 90% | 5 min |
| Friday | 93% | 3 min |
| Saturdaybest | 96% | 3 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 aircraft22%
- Airline operations73%
- National airspace system4%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to RDD delayed?
- 9% of LAX–RDD 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 7 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to RDD?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (88%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to RDD?
- The scheduled LAX–RDD flight time averages 1h 50m over 501 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 9% of the time.
- How often are LAX to RDD 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 is the worst month to fly from LAX to RDD?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 74% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 729 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.