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Route · MRY → LAX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Monterey to Los Angeles

The MRY–LAX corridor (Monterey, CA → Los Angeles, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 266 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.1%
On-time
+9.1 pts
vs US avg
99 min
Delay when late
3,761
Flights

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

May 2025 97%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 78%

Distance

266 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 70 11 0 0 OO
Nov 2025 88 14 5 0 OO
Oct 2025 86 9 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 88 8 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 75 6 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 60 6 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 60 5 1 0 OO
May 2025 73 2 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 81 4 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 80 6 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 56 8 1 0 OO
Jan 2025 62 9 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 61 7 0 0 OO
Nov 2024 89 14 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 93 13 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 64 6 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 60 8 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 62 13 1 0 OO
Jun 2024 60 13 0 0 OO
May 2024 62 9 1 0 OO
Apr 2024 60 9 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 62 6 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 58 9 2 0 OO
Jan 2024 55 3 0 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

11 of 1,665 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,665 flights

What the Data Says About MRY to LAX

Monterey to Los Angeles (MRY to LAX) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.1% on-time rate across 3,761 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 98.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 266 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 11 of 1,665 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2025 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 78% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MRY to LAX?
Flights from Monterey to Los Angeles have a 88.1% on-time rate based on 3,761 flights. The average delay is 98.9 minutes. The best recent month was May 2025 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MRY to LAX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 1,665 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MRY to LAX?
The flight distance from Monterey (MRY) to Los Angeles (LAX) is approximately 266 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from MRY to LAX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2025 (97% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (78% 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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