Best Time to Fly RDD to LAX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Redding Regional → Los Angeles International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
334 flights were scheduled from Redding (RDD) to Los Angeles (LAX) in the last 12 months, and 85.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.7 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (95% on time) and October the worst month (76%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
RDD 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 | 85.3% | 48 min | 0.0% | 334 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RDD to LAX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 698 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 13 | |
| 7am–8am | 83.1% | 0.0% | 124 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 91.7% | 0.0% | 156 |
| 4pm–5pm | 90.1% | 0.0% | 151 |
| 6pm–7pm | 90.8% | 0.0% | 98 |
| 7pm–8pm | 83.2% | 0.0% | 131 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 19 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on RDD 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 | 15 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.7% | -12.4 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 87.0% | -2.1 pts | 0.0% | 123 |
| All other days | 89.0% | — | 0.2% | 530 |
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).