Missoula (MSO) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Missoula (MSO) to Los Angeles (LAX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 165 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 80% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.45
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 923 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSO to LAX
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 23 min |
| Fridaybest | 89% | 6 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft20%
- Airline operations58%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather7%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSO to LAX delayed?
- 20% of MSO–LAX 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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSO to LAX?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSO to LAX?
- The scheduled MSO–LAX flight time averages 2h 57m over 923 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are MSO to LAX 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 MSO to LAX?
- Friday flights have the best record at 89% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Wednesday trails at 72%.
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Based on 287 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.