BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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CMH→LAX

Columbus, OH (CMH) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) flight delay odds

75.6% of 434 official scheduled CMH-to-LAX flights arrived on time; 16.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.4% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
75.6%arrived on time
16.1%30+ min late
1.4%cancelled
434scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+11.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for CMH to LAX?

Among qualifying CMH-to-LAX departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 83.2% of 119 flights. Evening was lowest at 72.5% across 306 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning11983.2%10.9%0.8%
Evening30672.5%18.3%1.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for CMH to LAX?

Among qualifying CMH-to-LAX weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 86.8% of 53 flights. Monday was lowest at 70.4% across 71 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday7170.4%18.3%2.8%
Tuesday5386.8%9.4%0.0%
Wednesday4281.0%19.0%0.0%
Thursday6873.5%17.6%0.0%
Friday6876.5%11.8%2.9%
Saturday6173.8%16.4%0.0%
Sunday7171.8%19.7%2.8%

Which airline was most reliable for CMH to LAX?

Among qualifying CMH-to-LAX airline results, Spirit Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 87.1% of 31 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 72.5% across 306 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines30672.5%18.3%1.6%
United Airlines9481.9%11.7%0.0%
Spirit Airlines3187.1%6.5%3.2%
Delta Air Lines2100.0%0.0%0.0%
Southwest Airlines10.0%100.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for CMH to LAX?

Among qualifying CMH-to-LAX month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 94.1% of 17 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 67.7% across 31 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253171.0%22.6%3.2%
August 20252669.2%15.4%0.0%
September 20252986.2%10.3%0.0%
October 20254678.3%19.6%2.2%
November 20253271.9%9.4%3.1%
December 20253167.7%22.6%3.2%
January 20262382.6%4.3%8.7%
February 20261794.1%5.9%0.0%
March 20262181.0%14.3%0.0%
April 20265777.2%15.8%0.0%
May 20266173.8%18.0%0.0%
June 20266070.0%20.0%0.0%

What drove CMH to LAX delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded CMH-to-LAX delay category, accounting for 60.6% of 8,753 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline24.2%
Late aircraft60.6%
National airspace11.6%
Weather3.7%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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