Best Time to Fly RDU to LAX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Raleigh-Durham International → Los Angeles International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
791 flights were scheduled from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Los Angeles (LAX) in the last 12 months, and 82.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, American Airlines led with 82.8% on time and Delta Air Lines was last with 81.4%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and May the worst month (76%).
The cancellation rate was 0.8% (US average 1.8%).
RDU to LAX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 82.8% | 102 min | 0.7% | 423 |
| Delta Air Lines | 81.4% | 72 min | 0.8% | 368 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RDU to LAX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,524 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6am–7am | 88.5% | 0.7% | 142 |
| 7am–8am | 92.4% | 0.4% | 502 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 78.0% | 0.6% | 316 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.9% | 0.5% | 386 |
| 7pm–8pm | 82.0% | 0.0% | 122 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 23 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on RDU to LAX
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) | 75.0% | -10.1 pts | 0.0% | 32 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.2% | -8.9 pts | 0.0% | 64 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.1% | -5.0 pts | 0.9% | 331 |
| All other days | 85.1% | — | 0.6% | 1,097 |
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).