Route on-time record

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

Tucson (Tucson International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport). 2,567 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 86% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 3502 at 6:00 AM.

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TUS → LAX

Tucson to Los Angeles: 2,567 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

86%

Cancelled

0.5%

avg delay 12 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

92% on time vs 75% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

86% 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 3502 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:00 AM → 7:48 AM1h 48m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
93%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (181 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 181 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 75%).
Moderate track record · 181 flights
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#2 · Southwest 2775
7:30 AM → 9:10 AM1h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
90%
chance on time
On time (history)
92%
Cancelled
2.6%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (38 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 75%).
- Short track record (38 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 38 flights
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#3 · Southwest 1841
7:40 AM → 9:25 AM1h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
90%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 75%).
- Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 15 flights
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#4 · SkyWest 4907 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:27 AM → 9:25 AM1h 58m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (131 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 131 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 75%).
Moderate track record · 131 flights
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#5 · SkyWest 6414 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
11:51 AM → 1:34 PM1h 43m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 3766; its record covers all of them.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
2.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (300 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 300 flights
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#6 · SkyWest 6393 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:53 AM → 9:43 AM1h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (297 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 297 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 75%).
Strong track record · 297 flights
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#7 · SkyWest 3935 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
5:00 PM → 6:50 PM1h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-12.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
92%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 36 scheduled flights.
- 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 (36 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 36 flights
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#8 · SkyWest 3966 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
12:31 PM → 2:18 PM1h 47m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 6376; its record covers all of them.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 36 scheduled flights.
- Short track record (36 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 36 flights
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#9 · Southwest 2590
11:40 AM → 1:25 PM1h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-04.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
15 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (13 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- 88% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (13 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 13 flights
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#10 · SkyWest 3776 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
5:37 PM → 7:27 PM1h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
46 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
- 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 (30 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 30 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)86%
2,113 flights · 86% on time as flown · 0.5% cancel
Southwest Airlines83%
454 flights · 84% on time as flown · 0.4% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM92%
766 flights · avg delay 7 min
9 AM to noon87%
567 flights · avg delay 11 min
Noon to 3 PM84%
421 flights · avg delay 13 min
3 to 6 PM80%
623 flights · avg delay 19 min
6 to 9 PM75%
190 flights · avg delay 19 min

Best day: Tuesday (88%). Worst: Sunday (81%).

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)61%
Late-arriving aircraft24%
Severe weather8%
Air traffic control and airport volume4%
Security3%

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

TUS to LAX questions

What time of day is best to fly TUS to LAX?: Before 9 AM: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 75% for departures 6 to 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from TUS to LAX?: SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 86% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,113 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 TUS to LAX?: February (77% on time); the best was September (91%), 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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