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Route on-time record

PSP to LAX: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport). 422 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 85% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5626 at 4:40 PM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

PSP → LAX

Palm Springs to Los Angeles: 422 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

85%

Cancelled

0.5%

avg delay 10 min

Best time to leave

3 to 6 PM

87% on time vs 77% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

84% chance on time

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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. #1 · SkyWest 5626 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    4:40 PM → 5:51 PM1h 11m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-29.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (94 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 94 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 87% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 77%).
    • Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.

    Moderate track record · 94 flights

    Find 4:40 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · SkyWest 5542 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    7:09 AM → 8:20 AM1h 11m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 5434; its record covers all of them.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (234 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 234 scheduled flights.

    Strong track record · 234 flights

    Find 7:09 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · SkyWest 5463 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    7:19 AM → 8:30 AM1h 11m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-29.

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (29 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Short track record (29 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 29 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)84%

    422 flights · 85% on time as flown · 0.5% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM87%

    261 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • 3 to 6 PM87%

    30 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • 6 to 9 PM77%

    105 flights · avg delay 18 min

Best day: Wednesday (88%). Worst: Sunday (83%).

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.

J
85
F
88
M
89
A
87
M
87
J
-
J
-
A
-
S
90
O
79
N
84
D
79

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)43%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume33%
  • Late-arriving aircraft24%

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

PSP to LAX questions

What time of day is best to fly PSP to LAX?
3 to 6 PM: 87% of flights arrived on time, against 77% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from PSP to LAX?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 84% chance of operating and arriving on time over 422 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 PSP to LAX?
October (79% on time); the best was September (90%), 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.

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