Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson (TUS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson (TUS) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2025, 90% of arrivals were on time; in February 2025 that fell to 74% — a 16-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
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 7.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 451 mi
Best airline from LAX to TUS
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 16 min | 0.3% | 4,322 |
| Southwest Airlines | 76% | 13 min | 0.1% | 867 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to TUS
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 13 min |
| Friday | 79% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 19 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 operations58%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to TUS delayed?
- 19% of LAX–TUS 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to TUS?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 4,322 flights. 2 airlines flew LAX–TUS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to TUS?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to TUS?
- The scheduled LAX–TUS flight time averages 1h 31m over 451 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are LAX to TUS 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 TUS?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 74% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 16-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,189 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.