Best Time to Fly PSP to LAX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Palm Springs International → Los Angeles International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
483 flights were scheduled from Palm Springs (PSP) to Los Angeles (LAX) in the last 12 months, and 85.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (90% on time) and December the worst month (77%).
The cancellation rate was 0.4% (US average 1.8%).
PSP to LAX on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 85.2% | 65 min | 0.4% | 483 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PSP to LAX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 724 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 25 | |
| 7am–8am | 85.5% | 0.7% | 277 |
| 8am–9am | 85.6% | 0.0% | 229 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 86.7% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 6pm–7pm | 79.1% | 1.5% | 131 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 4 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PSP to LAX
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 20 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.2% | -12.1 pts | 4.7% | 43 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 87.2% | +1.9 pts | 0.0% | 47 |
| All other days | 85.3% | — | 0.3% | 614 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).