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

Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Raleigh/Durham, NC (RDU) flight delay odds

Historically, 77.8% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 801 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
77.8%arrived on time
13.4%30+ min late
0.7%cancelled
801scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+11.7 mincompleted flights

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning20772.0%18.4%1.4%
Late morning46381.6%10.8%0.2%
Night9568.4%17.9%2.1%

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday12269.7%19.7%0.0%
Tuesday10486.5%8.7%0.0%
Wednesday9883.7%12.2%0.0%
Thursday12678.6%8.7%0.8%
Friday12682.5%10.3%0.8%
Saturday10075.0%17.0%1.0%
Sunday12570.4%16.8%2.4%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines41975.2%16.0%0.7%
Delta Air Lines38280.6%10.5%0.8%

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20259469.1%9.6%1.1%
August 20256788.1%6.0%0.0%
September 20255683.9%14.3%0.0%
October 20257486.5%10.8%0.0%
November 20256973.9%20.3%0.0%
December 20256973.9%17.4%0.0%
January 20265371.7%11.3%3.8%
February 20265184.3%7.8%2.0%
March 20266269.4%17.7%1.6%
April 20266086.7%13.3%0.0%
May 20267078.6%8.6%0.0%
June 20267672.4%22.4%1.3%

What drove reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

Airline46.8%
Late aircraft43.6%
National airspace9.4%
Weather0.0%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.