79% of flights from Los Angeles to Jackson arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 8 a.m. departures ran on time 86% of the time; the 10 a.m. ones 79%. Most reliable airline: United Airlines (80%). 7% 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 LAX → JAC: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 66% of the time. About 1 in 22 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 113 three hours or more; 0.9% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early79%
- 15–30 min late8.2%
- 30–60 min late5.6%
- 1–2 hours late3.1%
- 2–3 hours late0.6%
- 3+ hours late0.9%
- Diverted1.3%
- Cancelled0.9%
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 | 79% | 0.0% | −10 min | 5.7% | +55 min | SkyWest |
| United Airlines | 230 | 80% | 2.2% | −6 min | 3.0% | +61 min | United Airlines 52%, SkyWest 48% |
| Delta Air Lines | 116 | 79% | 0.9% | −12 min | 4.3% | +46 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 LAX). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | United Airlines |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | 78% |
| 10 a.m. | 83% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (85%). Worst: July (76%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 97 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 73 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 73 | — | — |
| Thursday | 98 | — | — |
| Friday | 108 | 80% | 0.0% |
| Saturday | 122 | 77% | 0.0% |
| Sunday | 110 | 78% | 0.0% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 3 · weather 3
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Jul 19, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from LAX to JAC on time?
79% of 681 scheduled flights from Los Angeles, CA to Jackson, WY arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.9% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly LAX to JAC?
Flights scheduled to leave at 8 a.m. were the most reliable (86% on time). The 10 a.m. departures were the least (79%).
Which airline is most on time from LAX to JAC?
United Airlines: 80% of its 230 flights on the route arrived on time. American Airlines: 79%. Delta Air Lines: 79%.
What month has the most delays from LAX to JAC?
July (76% on time). The best month is September (85%), 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.