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

Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to New Orleans, LA (MSY) flight delay odds

78.1% of 1,500 official scheduled LAX-to-MSY flights arrived on time; 11.8% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.6% 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
78.1%arrived on time
11.8%30+ min late
0.6%cancelled
1,500scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LAX to MSY?

Among qualifying LAX-to-MSY departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 88.6% of 473 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 69.2% across 367 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning47388.6%4.4%0.2%
Late morning27677.5%9.8%0.0%
Afternoon36769.2%18.3%0.8%
Evening30771.3%18.6%1.0%
Night7784.4%6.5%2.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for LAX to MSY?

Among qualifying LAX-to-MSY weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 85.6% of 209 flights. Sunday was lowest at 69.3% across 231 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday23278.0%14.2%0.4%
Tuesday21081.9%8.6%0.0%
Wednesday20985.6%6.7%0.0%
Thursday23278.0%9.9%0.4%
Friday23576.6%14.5%0.9%
Saturday15178.1%11.3%0.7%
Sunday23169.3%16.5%1.7%

Which airline was most reliable for LAX to MSY?

Among qualifying LAX-to-MSY airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 81.1% of 959 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 70.1% across 361 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines95981.1%10.8%0.4%
Southwest Airlines36170.1%13.9%0.3%
Spirit Airlines18077.8%12.8%2.2%

Which month was most reliable for LAX to MSY?

Among qualifying LAX-to-MSY month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 88.5% of 122 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 66.1% across 115 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202514478.5%11.8%0.0%
August 202511788.0%7.7%0.0%
September 202512288.5%7.4%0.0%
October 202517683.5%8.0%0.6%
November 202514172.3%14.2%0.7%
December 202514677.4%13.7%1.4%
January 202611077.3%9.1%0.9%
February 202610978.0%11.0%1.8%
March 202611566.1%18.3%0.9%
April 202611281.2%10.7%0.0%
May 202610772.0%14.0%0.0%
June 202610170.3%17.8%1.0%

What drove LAX to MSY delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded LAX-to-MSY delay category, accounting for 51.6% of 20,281 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline51.6%
Late aircraft33.7%
National airspace13.9%
Weather0.7%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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