Route on-time record
SBP to LAX: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
San Luis Obispo (San Luis County Regional Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport). 643 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 88% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5731 at 5:52 PM.
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SBP → LAX
San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles: 643 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
88%
Cancelled
0.3%
avg delay 11 min
Best time to leave
Noon to 3 PM
97% on time vs 76% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
88% 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 · SkyWest 5731 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
5:52 PM → 7:06 PM1h 17m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
90%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 91%
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Avg arrival delay
- 6 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (106 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- 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 · 106 flights
Find 5:52 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 5897 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:05 AM → 7:19 AM1h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 87%
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 14 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (355 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 355 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)88%
643 flights · 88% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM87%
356 flights · avg delay 14 min
- Noon to 3 PM97%
37 flights · avg delay 5 min
- 3 to 6 PM90%
196 flights · avg delay 6 min
- 6 to 9 PM76%
52 flights · avg delay 16 min
Best day: Wednesday (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)42%
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Severe weather21%
- Air traffic control and airport volume10%
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
SBP to LAX questions
- What time of day is best to fly SBP to LAX?
- Noon to 3 PM: 97% of flights arrived on time, against 76% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from SBP to LAX?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 88% chance of operating and arriving on time over 643 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 SBP to LAX?
- December (80% on time); the best was August (93%), 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 SBP
- LAX to SBP (return)
- SBP to PHX 82%
- SBP to SFO 65%
- SBP to DEN 81%
- SBP to SAN 78%
- SBP to DFW 66%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops