76% of flights from Jackson to Los Angeles arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 1 p.m. departures ran on time 83% of the time; the 8 a.m. ones 78%. Most reliable airline: United Airlines (82%). 10% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for JAC → LAX: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 55% of the time. About 1 in 15 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 57 three hours or more; 1.6% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early76%
- 15–30 min late7.9%
- 30–60 min late6.0%
- 1–2 hours late4.0%
- 2–3 hours late1.0%
- 3+ hours late1.8%
- Diverted1.8%
- Cancelled1.6%
Share of all 681 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 335 | 72% | 0.9% | −12 min | 8.4% | +93 min | SkyWest |
| United Airlines | 230 | 82% | 2.2% | −9 min | 4.3% | +108 min | United Airlines 52%, SkyWest 48% |
| Delta Air Lines | 116 | 74% | 2.6% | −11 min | 6.9% | +62 min | SkyWest |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at JAC). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | American Airlines | United Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | — | 78% |
| noon | 79% | — |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (82%). Worst: July (68%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 97 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 73 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 73 | — | — |
| Thursday | 98 | — | — |
| Friday | 108 | 73% | 0.0% |
| Saturday | 122 | 76% | 2.5% |
| Sunday | 110 | 70% | 1.8% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 10 · airline 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jan 4, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 2 |
Questions
How often are flights from JAC to LAX on time?
76% of 681 scheduled flights from Jackson, WY to Los Angeles, CA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.6% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly JAC to LAX?
Flights scheduled to leave at 1 p.m. were the most reliable (83% on time). The 8 a.m. departures were the least (78%).
Which airline is most on time from JAC to LAX?
United Airlines: 82% of its 230 flights on the route arrived on time. American Airlines: 72%. Delta Air Lines: 74%.
What month has the most delays from JAC to LAX?
July (68% on time). The best month is September (82%), over 2023–2026.
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.