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Route · LAX → FAT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Los Angeles to Fresno

The LAX–FAT corridor (Los Angeles, CA → Fresno, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 209 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.7%
On-time
+7.7 pts
vs US avg
85 min
Delay when late
5,690
Flights

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Sep 2025 95%

Worst Month

Oct 2024 70%

Distance

209 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 77 13 0 0 OO
Nov 2025 110 6 3 0 OO
Oct 2025 93 6 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 86 4 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 87 16 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 88 20 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 87 9 0 0 OO
May 2025 89 7 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 86 8 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 84 13 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 78 14 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 83 4 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 80 17 0 0 OO
Nov 2024 90 12 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 67 20 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 60 7 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 62 9 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 61 16 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 60 9 0 0 OO
May 2024 62 10 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 60 7 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 62 12 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 56 14 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 51 5 0 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,819 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,819 flights

What the Data Says About LAX to FAT

Los Angeles to Fresno (LAX to FAT) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.7% on-time rate across 5,690 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 84.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 209 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 3 of 1,819 flights were cancelled (0.2%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Oct 2024 came in at just 70% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from LAX to FAT?
Flights from Los Angeles to Fresno have a 86.7% on-time rate based on 5,690 flights. The average delay is 84.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LAX to FAT?
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (3 of 1,819 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LAX to FAT?
The flight distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Fresno (FAT) is approximately 209 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LAX to FAT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (95% on-time). The worst was Oct 2024 (70% 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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