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

Memphis, TN (MEM) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) flight delay odds

77.6% of 254 official scheduled MEM-to-LAX flights arrived on time; 12.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.2% 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
77.6%arrived on time
12.2%30+ min late
1.2%cancelled
254scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+10.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MEM to LAX?

Only Evening met the MEM-to-LAX departure window threshold: 77.6% of 254 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Evening25477.6%12.2%1.2%

Which weekday was most reliable for MEM to LAX?

Among qualifying MEM-to-LAX weekday results, Monday had the highest on-time rate: 82.4% of 51 flights. Sunday was lowest at 72.3% across 47 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5182.4%11.8%0.0%
Wednesday5180.4%9.8%2.0%
Thursday5076.0%16.0%0.0%
Friday4975.5%10.2%2.0%
Sunday4772.3%14.9%2.1%

Which airline was most reliable for MEM to LAX?

Only Delta Air Lines met the MEM-to-LAX airline threshold: 77.6% of 254 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines25477.6%12.2%1.2%

Which month was most reliable for MEM to LAX?

Among qualifying MEM-to-LAX month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 90.5% of 21 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 66.7% across 21 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20252185.7%9.5%0.0%
August 20252176.2%14.3%0.0%
September 20252190.5%4.8%0.0%
October 20252286.4%4.5%0.0%
November 20251984.2%10.5%5.3%
December 20252470.8%8.3%0.0%
January 20262268.2%18.2%4.5%
February 20261883.3%11.1%5.6%
March 20262268.2%22.7%0.0%
April 20262272.7%18.2%0.0%
May 20262181.0%14.3%0.0%
June 20262166.7%9.5%0.0%

What drove MEM to LAX delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded MEM-to-LAX delay category, accounting for 63.8% of 4,515 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline63.8%
Late aircraft21.9%
National airspace11.7%
Weather2.6%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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