Tulsa (TUL) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on TUL–LAX. June 2026 flights landed on schedule 100% of the time, but February 2025 dropped to 69% — a gap of 31 points. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,283 mi
Best airline from TUL to LAX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 16 min | 0.3% | 743 |
| Allegiant Air | 75% | 29 min | 0.8% | 123 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TUL to LAX
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (88% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (78%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 34 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 90% | 7 min |
| Friday | 80% | 23 min |
| Saturdaybest | 91% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 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 aircraft25%
- Airline operations66%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TUL to LAX delayed?
- 15% of TUL–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TUL to LAX?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 743 flights. 2 airlines flew TUL–LAX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TUL to LAX?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (78%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TUL to LAX?
- The scheduled TUL–LAX flight time averages 3h 33m over 1,283 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are TUL to LAX flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 TUL to LAX?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 883 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.