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Route · MEM → LAX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Memphis to Los Angeles

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MEM to LAX (Memphis to Los Angeles) ranks #3917 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.2%
On-time
-3.8 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
1,846
Flights
#3917 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Dec 2023 92%

Worst Month

Nov 2023 70%

Distance

1,619 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Mar 2025 31 5 0 0 DL,G4
Jun 2024 31 10 0 0 DL,G4
May 2024 31 6 0 0 DL,G4
Apr 2024 38 4 0 0 DL,G4,NK
Mar 2024 60 14 0 1 DL,G4,NK
Feb 2024 39 7 0 0 DL,G4,NK
Jan 2024 46 9 2 0 DL,G4,NK
Dec 2023 62 5 0 0 DL,G4,NK
Nov 2023 57 17 0 0 DL,G4,NK
Oct 2023 58 12 1 0 DL,G4,NK
Sep 2023 50 17 0 0 DL,G4,NK
Aug 2023 51 15 0 0 DL,G4,NK
Jul 2023 58 17 0 0 DL,G4,NK
Jun 2023 55 15 2 0 DL,G4,NK
May 2023 41 8 0 0 DL,G4
Apr 2023 43 16 0 0 DL,G4
Mar 2023 45 19 1 0 DL,G4
Feb 2023 31 8 0 0 DL,G4
Jan 2023 31 10 0 0 DL,G4
Dec 2022 40 10 0 1 DL,G4
Nov 2022 33 7 1 0 DL,G4
Oct 2022 34 10 0 0 G4,DL
Sep 2022 35 4 0 0 DL,G4
Aug 2022 43 15 0 0 DL,G4

MEM–LAX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (80.7%) · weakest: July (68.7%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.7%

Strongest calendar month

January

80.7% on-time · ~38 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~49 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

68.7% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

7 of 1,043 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,043 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MEM - Memphis

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

MEM on-time profile

LAX - Los Angeles

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

LAX on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MEM vs LAX

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MEM departures

From MEM, this corridor sits with 14 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 22 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (7 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Los Angeles · fleet on-time rank #4440 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MEM to LAX

The Memphis to Los Angeles corridor (MEM to LAX) posts a 75.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,846 tracked flights. Late flights run 80.4 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 1,619-mile route; over the last 24 months, 7 of 1,043 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Dec 2023 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Nov 2023 came in at just 70% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MEM–LAX peaks in January at 80.7% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~49 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 68.7%, a 12.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MEM to LAX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MEM to LAX ranks #3917 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 MEM to LAX? ▼
Flights from Memphis to Los Angeles have a 75.2% on-time rate based on 1,846 flights. The average delay is 80.4 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2023 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MEM to LAX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (7 of 1,043 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MEM to LAX? ▼
The flight distance from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles (LAX) is approximately 1,619 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MEM to LAX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Dec 2023 (92% on-time). The worst was Nov 2023 (70% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MEM Airport

Memphis
LAX Airport

Los Angeles
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 MEM–LAX data

MEM–LAX is mid-pack at 75.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MEM and LAX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MEM airport
  • If your dates flex, January (80.7% on-time) beats July (68.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.2% 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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