Bend/Redmond (RDM) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Bend/Redmond (RDM) to Los Angeles (LAX) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 100% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 58% — a 42-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 726 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RDM to LAX
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (48%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 14 min |
| Friday | 82% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft28%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RDM to LAX delayed?
- 20% of RDM–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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RDM to LAX?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (48%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RDM to LAX?
- The scheduled RDM–LAX flight time averages 2h 21m over 726 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are RDM to LAX flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 RDM to LAX?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from RDM
Other ways to fly to Los Angeles (LAX)
Related guides
Based on 849 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.