Best Time to Fly TUS to LAX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tucson International → Los Angeles International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,589 flights were scheduled from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles (LAX) in the last 12 months, and 86.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 86.9% on time and Southwest Airlines was last with 83.9%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and February the worst month (81%).
The cancellation rate was 0.4% (US average 1.8%).
TUS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 86.9% | 87 min | 0.4% | 2,122 |
| Southwest Airlines | 83.9% | 47 min | 0.4% | 467 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TUS to LAX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,273 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 19 | |
| 6am–7am | 95.0% | 0.0% | 341 |
| 7am–8am | 92.5% | 0.2% | 937 |
| 8am–9am | 86.0% | 0.0% | 308 |
| 9am–10am | 91.7% | 0.0% | 169 |
| 10am–11am | 86.0% | 0.4% | 265 |
| 11am–12pm | 92.0% | 0.2% | 528 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.5% | 0.6% | 842 |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.3% | 1.2% | 161 |
| 2pm–3pm | 85.9% | 0.0% | 92 |
| 3pm–4pm | 86.8% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 4pm–5pm | 82.5% | 0.0% | 331 |
| 5pm–6pm | 79.0% | 0.4% | 709 |
| 6pm–7pm | 77.0% | 0.0% | 310 |
| 7pm–8pm | 76.8% | 1.0% | 205 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 18 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on TUS 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) | 81.1% | -6.3 pts | 0.0% | 111 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.7% | -8.7 pts | 0.0% | 216 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 85.1% | -2.2 pts | 0.1% | 855 |
| All other days | 87.4% | — | 0.4% | 4,091 |
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).