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Route · SJC → LAX · 2020–2025 BTS data

San Jose to Los Angeles

The SJC–LAX corridor (San Jose, CA → Los Angeles, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 21 carriers across roughly 308 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.4%
On-time
+9.4 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
30,152
Flights

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Apr 2025 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 78%

Distance

308 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 379 67 5 0 WN,F9,OO
Nov 2025 336 44 5 0 OO,F9,WN
Oct 2025 422 63 0 1 OO,WN
Sep 2025 424 44 1 1 WN,OO
Aug 2025 391 46 0 0 OO,WN
Jul 2025 368 45 1 0 OO,WN
Jun 2025 367 56 0 0 OO,WN
May 2025 417 38 0 0 OO,WN
Apr 2025 442 39 0 1 OO,WN
Mar 2025 491 45 2 0 OO,WN,F9,NK
Feb 2025 450 47 0 1 OO,WN,F9,NK
Jan 2025 435 43 0 0 AS,OO,WN,F9,NK
Dec 2024 455 83 1 1 F9,NK,OO,WN
Nov 2024 497 49 1 0 OO,NK,WN,F9
Oct 2024 580 75 1 0 OO,WN,NK,F9
Sep 2024 524 69 1 0 WN,NK,OO,F9
Aug 2024 551 55 1 0 F9,NK,WN,OO
Jul 2024 527 118 5 0 NK,OO,WN
Jun 2024 507 84 2 0 NK,OO,WN
May 2024 436 60 0 0 OO,WN
Apr 2024 414 47 0 0 OO,WN
Mar 2024 442 64 0 0 OO,WN
Feb 2024 385 62 2 0 OO,WN
Jan 2024 409 49 0 0 WN,OO

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

28 of 10,649 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

5 of 10,649 flights

What the Data Says About SJC to LAX

San Jose to Los Angeles (SJC to LAX) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.4% on-time rate across 30,152 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 63.3 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 308 miles and is served by 21 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 28 of 10,649 flights were cancelled (0.3%) and 5 diverted (0.0%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Apr 2025 was the strongest month at 91% on-time versus Jul 2024 at 78%, a 14-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SJC to LAX?
Flights from San Jose to Los Angeles have a 88.4% on-time rate based on 30,152 flights. The average delay is 63.3 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SJC to LAX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (28 of 10,649 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SJC to LAX?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX) is approximately 308 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SJC to LAX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2025 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 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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