Best Time to Fly LAX to CMH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Los Angeles International → John Glenn Columbus International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
463 flights were scheduled from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CMH) in the last 12 months, and 82.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Spirit Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 90.0%, while American Airlines trailed at 80.9%.
September has been the best month (93% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (78%).
1.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
LAX to CMH on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | 90.0% | 137 min | 3.2% | 31 |
| United Airlines | 85.6% | 82 min | 0.0% | 125 |
| American Airlines | 80.9% | 96 min | 1.6% | 305 |
| Delta Air Lines | Limited data | 2 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LAX to CMH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 729 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 10 | |
| 8am–9am | 83.3% | 0.0% | 66 |
| 9am–10am | 81.8% | 1.2% | 409 |
| 10am–11am | 83.2% | 0.5% | 209 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LAX to CMH
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.8% | -7.6 pts | 0.0% | 33 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 82.3% | -1.1 pts | 0.6% | 166 |
| All other days | 83.4% | — | 1.2% | 518 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).