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

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

83.5% of 802 official scheduled RDU-to-LAX flights arrived on time; 9.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.9% 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
83.5%arrived on time
9.6%30+ min late
0.9%cancelled
802scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+0.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for RDU to LAX?

Among qualifying RDU-to-LAX departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 92.1% of 316 flights. Evening was lowest at 77.7% across 462 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning31692.1%5.4%0.6%
Evening46277.7%12.8%0.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for RDU to LAX?

Among qualifying RDU-to-LAX weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 87.9% of 124 flights. Tuesday was lowest at 78.8% across 104 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday12381.3%12.2%1.6%
Tuesday10478.8%13.5%0.0%
Wednesday9887.8%4.1%0.0%
Thursday12487.9%8.1%0.0%
Friday12785.0%7.1%1.6%
Saturday10081.0%10.0%1.0%
Sunday12682.5%11.9%1.6%

Which airline was most reliable for RDU to LAX?

Among qualifying RDU-to-LAX airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 83.8% of 383 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 83.3% across 419 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines41983.3%10.7%1.0%
Delta Air Lines38383.8%8.4%0.8%

Which month was most reliable for RDU to LAX?

Among qualifying RDU-to-LAX month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 93.2% of 74 flights. May 2026 was lowest at 74.3% across 70 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20259491.5%5.3%1.1%
August 20256892.6%7.4%0.0%
September 20255692.9%5.4%0.0%
October 20257493.2%5.4%0.0%
November 20256988.4%7.2%0.0%
December 20256975.4%13.0%0.0%
January 20265377.4%9.4%5.7%
February 20265180.4%9.8%2.0%
March 20266280.6%14.5%1.6%
April 20266075.0%11.7%0.0%
May 20267074.3%12.9%0.0%
June 20267676.3%14.5%1.3%

What drove RDU to LAX delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded RDU-to-LAX delay category, accounting for 43.2% of 10,232 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline43.2%
Late aircraft39.5%
National airspace14.6%
Weather2.3%
Security0.4%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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