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Route · FCA → LAX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Kalispell to Los Angeles

The FCA–LAX corridor (Kalispell, MT → Los Angeles, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 5 carriers across roughly 1,014 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.6%
On-time
+2.6 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
835
Flights

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Jun 2021 81%

Worst Month

Jul 2021 68%

Distance

1,014 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Aug 2025 31 5 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 31 2 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 30 3 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 40 4 0 0 G4,OO
Jul 2024 39 10 0 0 G4,OO
Jun 2024 36 3 0 0 G4,OO
Aug 2023 37 5 1 0 G4,OO
Jul 2023 44 6 0 0 G4,OO
Jun 2023 36 5 0 0 G4,OO
Aug 2022 44 7 1 0 G4,OO
Jul 2022 49 9 1 0 OO,G4
Jun 2022 37 6 0 0 OO,G4
Sep 2021 45 4 0 0 OO,QX
Aug 2021 102 29 2 0 OO,QX,G4
Jul 2021 106 34 0 5 OO,QX,G4
Jun 2021 96 18 0 0 OO,QX,G4
Aug 2020 32 4 0 0 G4,OO

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

5 of 835 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

5 of 835 flights

What the Data Says About FCA to LAX

835 tracked flights put the FCA to LAX pairing (Kalispell to Los Angeles) at a 81.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 74.6 minutes on average. Across the 1,014-mile route and its 5 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.6% cancelled and 0.6% diverted (835 flights sampled).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Jun 2021 was the strongest month at 81% on-time versus Jul 2021 at 68%, a 13-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from FCA to LAX?
Flights from Kalispell to Los Angeles have a 81.6% on-time rate based on 835 flights. The average delay is 74.6 minutes. The best recent month was Jun 2021 with 81% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FCA to LAX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (5 of 835 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FCA to LAX?
The flight distance from Kalispell (FCA) to Los Angeles (LAX) is approximately 1,014 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FCA to LAX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jun 2021 (81% on-time). The worst was Jul 2021 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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