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Route · LAX → MEM · 2020–2025 BTS data

Los Angeles to Memphis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LAX to MEM (Los Angeles to Memphis) ranks #3919 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.4%
On-time
+3.4 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
1,844
Flights
#3919 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Dec 2023 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2023 75%

Distance

1,619 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Mar 2025 31 8 0 0 DL,G4
Jun 2024 31 8 0 0 DL,G4
May 2024 31 8 0 1 DL,G4
Apr 2024 38 10 0 0 DL,G4,NK
Mar 2024 60 14 0 1 DL,G4,NK
Feb 2024 39 6 0 0 DL,G4,NK
Jan 2024 46 7 1 0 DL,G4,NK
Dec 2023 62 6 0 0 DL,G4,NK
Nov 2023 57 7 0 0 DL,G4,NK
Oct 2023 59 7 1 1 DL,G4,NK
Sep 2023 49 5 0 0 DL,G4,NK
Aug 2023 52 11 1 1 DL,G4,NK
Jul 2023 57 14 0 1 DL,G4,NK
Jun 2023 55 9 1 0 DL,G4,NK
May 2023 41 7 0 0 DL,G4
Apr 2023 43 5 0 0 DL,G4
Mar 2023 45 9 0 0 DL,G4
Feb 2023 31 6 0 0 DL,G4
Jan 2023 31 2 0 0 DL,G4
Dec 2022 40 12 0 0 DL,G4
Nov 2022 33 4 1 0 DL,G4
Oct 2022 34 2 0 0 G4,DL
Sep 2022 35 4 0 0 DL,G4
Aug 2022 43 6 0 0 DL,G4

LAX–MEM seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (89.3%) · weakest: July (74.7%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.6%

Strongest calendar month

September

89.3% on-time · ~42 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~49 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

74.7% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

5 of 1,043 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

5 of 1,043 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

LAX - Los Angeles

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Los Angeles, CA.

LAX on-time profile

MEM - Memphis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Memphis, TN.

MEM on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See LAX and MEM side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare LAX vs MEM

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among LAX departures

From LAX, this corridor sits with 39 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 80 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (40 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Memphis · fleet on-time rank #2191 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LAX to MEM

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Los Angeles to Memphis (LAX to MEM) running a 82.4% on-time rate over 1,844 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 73.5 minutes. The 1,619-mile corridor is served by 4 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.5% of 1,043 flights were cancelled, 0.5% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Dec 2023 was the strongest month at 90% on-time versus Jul 2023 at 75%, a 15-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, LAX–MEM peaks in September at 89.3% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~49 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 74.7%, a 14.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LAX to MEM rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LAX to MEM ranks #3919 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 LAX to MEM? ▼
Flights from Los Angeles to Memphis have a 82.4% on-time rate based on 1,844 flights. The average delay is 73.5 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2023 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LAX to MEM? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (5 of 1,043 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LAX to MEM? ▼
The flight distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Memphis (MEM) is approximately 1,619 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LAX to MEM? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Dec 2023 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2023 (75% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

LAX Airport

Los Angeles
MEM Airport

Memphis
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using LAX–MEM data

LAX–MEM runs 3.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare LAX and MEM airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LAX airport
  • If your dates flex, September (89.3% on-time) beats July (74.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.4% 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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