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Route · BZN → LAX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Bozeman to Los Angeles

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BZN to LAX (Bozeman to Los Angeles) ranks #3233 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86%
On-time
+7 pts
vs US avg
88 min
Delay when late
3,183
Flights
#3233 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

May 2025 98%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 73%

Distance

902 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 55 15 0 0 UA,OO
Nov 2025 30 1 0 0 UA
Oct 2025 31 1 0 0 UA
Sep 2025 47 2 0 0 UA,OO
Aug 2025 54 10 0 0 OO,UA
Jul 2025 52 6 0 0 OO,UA
Jun 2025 60 9 0 0 OO,UA
May 2025 58 1 1 0 OO,UA
Apr 2025 30 1 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 68 6 0 1 OO,UA
Feb 2025 56 12 1 0 OO
Jan 2025 68 7 2 0 OO
Dec 2024 55 9 0 0 OO
Nov 2024 30 3 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 31 4 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 30 2 0 0 OO,UA
Aug 2024 31 6 1 0 UA
Jul 2024 31 3 1 0 UA
Jun 2024 30 5 0 0 UA
May 2024 31 2 0 0 OO,UA
Apr 2024 33 4 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 93 12 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 89 14 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 99 19 2 0 OO

BZN–LAX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: May (93.4%) · weakest: December (74.8%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.8%

Strongest calendar month

May

93.4% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~66 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

74.8% on-time · ~57 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

8 of 1,192 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,192 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among BZN's stronger departures

BZN → LAX posts a 86% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 3 of 11 BTS-tracked routes leaving Bozeman. The same hub also shows 6 mid-band and 2 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #896 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About BZN to LAX

Bozeman to Los Angeles (BZN to LAX) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86% on-time rate across 3,183 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 87.8 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 902 miles and is served by 14 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 8 of 1,192 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2025 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 73% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BZN–LAX peaks in May at 93.4% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~66 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 74.8%, a 18.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BZN to LAX rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BZN to LAX ranks #3233 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from BZN to LAX?
Flights from Bozeman to Los Angeles have a 86% on-time rate based on 3,183 flights. The average delay is 87.8 minutes. The best recent month was May 2025 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BZN to LAX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 1,192 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BZN to LAX?
The flight distance from Bozeman (BZN) to Los Angeles (LAX) is approximately 902 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BZN to LAX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2025 (98% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using BZN–LAX data

BZN–LAX runs 7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare BZN and LAX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BZN airport
  • If your dates flex, May (93.4% on-time) beats December (74.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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