Route on-time record
FAT to LAX: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport). 982 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 87% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was United 1756 at 6:00 AM.
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FAT → LAX
Fresno to Los Angeles: 982 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
87%
Cancelled
0.5%
avg delay 10 min
Best time to leave
Noon to 3 PM
91% on time vs 85% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
United
89% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $216 (United 5588 on 2026-10-28). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.
Most reliable nonstop flights
Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.
#1 · United 1756
6:00 AM → 7:12 AM1h 12m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
94%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 100%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 1 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Limited track record · 10 flights
Find United 1756 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · United 2645
6:15 AM → 7:26 AM1h 11m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
91%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 91%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 6 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (77 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 77 scheduled flights.
Moderate track record · 77 flights
Find United 2645 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 5307 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
2:10 PM → 3:34 PM1h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
89%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 89%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 12 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (218 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 218 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 91% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 85%).
Strong track record · 218 flights
Find 2:10 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · SkyWest 5759 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:09 PM → 7:32 PM1h 23m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
85%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 85%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 13 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (209 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 209 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 85% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 91%).
- Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Strong track record · 209 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- United Airlines89%
108 flights · 91% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel
- SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)86%
874 flights · 87% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM85%
405 flights · avg delay 9 min
- Noon to 3 PM91%
364 flights · avg delay 9 min
- 6 to 9 PM85%
209 flights · avg delay 13 min
On time by month
All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.
What delays this route
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)47%
- Late-arriving aircraft22%
- Severe weather17%
- Air traffic control and airport volume14%
Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.
Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure
FAT to LAX questions
- What time of day is best to fly FAT to LAX?
- Noon to 3 PM: 91% of flights arrived on time, against 85% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from FAT to LAX?
- United, with a season-adjusted 89% chance of operating and arriving on time over 108 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
- What is the worst month for delays on FAT to LAX?
- December (78% on time); the best was September (94%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
- Is this a prediction for my flight?
- No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.
More routes from FAT
- LAX to FAT (return)
- FAT to LAS 83%
- FAT to SAN 77%
- FAT to DEN 87%
- FAT to PHX 82%
- FAT to DFW 80%
- FAT to SLC 95%
- FAT to SFO 70%
- FAT to SEA 78%
- FAT to PDX 90%
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