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

Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Des Moines, IA (DSM) flight delay odds

87.4% of 269 official scheduled LAX-to-DSM flights arrived on time; 7.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.0% 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 SIGNALLower disruption
87.4%arrived on time
7.4%30+ min late
0.0%cancelled
269scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late3.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late0.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted1.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-5.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LAX to DSM?

Among qualifying LAX-to-DSM departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 94.2% of 139 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 78.2% across 87 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning4383.7%4.7%0.0%
Late morning13994.2%2.2%0.0%
Afternoon8778.2%17.2%0.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for LAX to DSM?

Among qualifying LAX-to-DSM weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 92.3% of 39 flights. Friday was lowest at 79.5% across 39 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday3987.2%10.3%0.0%
Tuesday3992.3%7.7%0.0%
Wednesday3886.8%5.3%0.0%
Thursday3884.2%10.5%0.0%
Friday3979.5%10.3%0.0%
Saturday3892.1%5.3%0.0%
Sunday3889.5%2.6%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for LAX to DSM?

Only SkyWest Airlines met the LAX-to-DSM airline threshold: 87.4% of 269 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines26987.4%7.4%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for LAX to DSM?

Among qualifying LAX-to-DSM month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 96.4% of 28 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 70.0% across 30 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
October 20252696.2%3.8%0.0%
November 20253190.3%3.2%0.0%
December 20253187.1%3.2%0.0%
January 20263193.5%0.0%0.0%
February 20262896.4%0.0%0.0%
March 20263190.3%6.5%0.0%
April 20263073.3%16.7%0.0%
May 20263190.3%9.7%0.0%
June 20263070.0%23.3%0.0%

What drove LAX to DSM delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded LAX-to-DSM delay category, accounting for 31.0% of 1,672 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline27.8%
Late aircraft31.0%
National airspace29.9%
Weather11.2%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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