89% of flights from Los Angeles to Bozeman arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. The 11 a.m. departures ran on time 90% of the time; the noon ones 84%. Most reliable airline: United Airlines (90%). 3% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for LAX → BZN: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 58% of the time. About 1 in 35 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 263 three hours or more; 0.0% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early89%
- 15–30 min late4.6%
- 30–60 min late3.4%
- 1–2 hours late1.9%
- 2–3 hours late0.6%
- 3+ hours late0.4%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled0.0%
Share of all 526 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 393 | 90% | 0.0% | −9 min | 2.5% | +55 min | United Airlines 92%, SkyWest 8% |
| Delta Air Lines | 116 | 86% | 0.0% | −12 min | 3.4% | +48 min | SkyWest |
| American Airlines | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | SkyWest |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at LAX). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | United Airlines |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | 91% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: May (94%). Worst: July (82%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 68 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 72 | — | — |
| Thursday | 76 | — | — |
| Friday | 73 | — | — |
| Saturday | 92 | — | — |
| Sunday | 75 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Month by month
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
| Dec 21, 2025 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from LAX to BZN on time?
89% of 526 scheduled flights from Los Angeles, CA to Bozeman, MT arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.0% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly LAX to BZN?
Flights scheduled to leave at 11 a.m. were the most reliable (90% on time). The noon departures were the least (84%).
Which airline is most on time from LAX to BZN?
United Airlines: 90% of its 393 flights on the route arrived on time. Delta Air Lines: 86%.
What month has the most delays from LAX to BZN?
July (82% on time). The best month is May (94%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- BZN → LAX (return)
- Los Angeles LAX (LAX) delays by hour
- Flights into Bozeman Yellowstone (BZN)
- United Airlines on-time record
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- American Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.