Route on-time record
MRY to LAX: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport). 852 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 88% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5695 at 6:40 PM.
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MRY → LAX
Monterey to Los Angeles: 852 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
88%
Cancelled
0.7%
avg delay 9 min
Best time to leave
6 to 9 PM
93% on time vs 83% 9 AM to noon
Most reliable airline
United
89% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $239 (United 4717 on 2026-10-26). 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 · SkyWest 5695 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:40 PM → 8:17 PM1h 37m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-27.
92%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 95%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 2 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (22 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 93% on time; 9 AM to noon: 83%).
- Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
- Short track record (22 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 22 flights
Find 6:40 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · United 2655
7:05 AM → 8:30 AM1h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as United 274; its record covers all of them.
90%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 93%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 9 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
- Short track record (30 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 30 flights
Find United 2655 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 5523 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
1:58 PM → 3:35 PM1h 37m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 5235; its record covers all of them.
88%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 90%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 8 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (87 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 87 scheduled flights.
Moderate track record · 87 flights
Find 1:58 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · SkyWest 4717 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:45 AM → 9:22 AM1h 37m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-29.
87%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 87%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 10 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (251 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 251 scheduled flights.
Strong track record · 251 flights
Find 7:45 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- United Airlines89%
31 flights · 94% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel
- SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)87%
821 flights · 88% on time as flown · 0.7% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM88%
281 flights · avg delay 9 min
- 9 AM to noon83%
218 flights · avg delay 9 min
- Noon to 3 PM89%
145 flights · avg delay 8 min
- 6 to 9 PM93%
208 flights · avg delay 8 min
Best day: Tuesday (91%). Worst: Sunday (85%).
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)50%
- Severe weather23%
- Late-arriving aircraft21%
- Air traffic control and airport volume7%
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
MRY to LAX questions
- What time of day is best to fly MRY to LAX?
- 6 to 9 PM: 93% of flights arrived on time, against 83% for departures 9 AM to noon.
- Which airline is most on time from MRY to LAX?
- United, with a season-adjusted 89% chance of operating and arriving on time over 31 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 MRY to LAX?
- February (84% on time); the best was September (92%), 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 MRY
- LAX to MRY (return)
- MRY to PHX 81%
- MRY to DEN 93%
- MRY to SFO 74%
- MRY to SAN 80%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops