83% of flights from Bend to Los Angeles arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. The 3 p.m. departures ran on time 93% of the time; the 7 a.m. ones 84%. Most reliable airline: Alaska Airlines (85%). 6% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for RDM → LAX: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 64% of the time. About 1 in 24 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 95 three hours or more; 1.3% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early83%
- 15–30 min late7.4%
- 30–60 min late4.0%
- 1–2 hours late2.5%
- 2–3 hours late0.6%
- 3+ hours late1.1%
- Diverted0.1%
- Cancelled1.3%
Share of all 851 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 482 | 85% | 1.7% | −8 min | 4.1% | +59 min | Horizon Air 77%, SkyWest 23% |
| United Airlines | 369 | 80% | 0.8% | −1 min | 4.1% | +50 min | SkyWest 94%, United Airlines 6% |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at RDM). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Alaska Airlines | United Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 6 a.m. | 93% | — |
| 7 a.m. | 93% | 75% |
| 3 p.m. | — | 93% |
Last flight of the day
On RDM → LAX, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 0.0% of the time, against 1.6% for its earlier flights, so here the last flight is actually the safer one. It arrived 3+ hours late 3.3% of the time (earlier flights: 0.8%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 7:18 p.m. | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.7% | first flight 7:00 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (90%). Worst: July (73%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 129 | 82% | 3.1% |
| Tuesday | 116 | 84% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 114 | 90% | 0.9% |
| Thursday | 124 | 85% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 125 | 83% | 3.2% |
| Saturday | 114 | 78% | 0.9% |
| Sunday | 129 | 79% | 0.8% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 8 · airline 2 · air traffic/airport 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 2075 | 7:00 a.m. | 330 | 93% | 2.1% | −10 min | Horizon Air |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from RDM to LAX on time?
83% of 851 scheduled flights from Bend/Redmond, OR to Los Angeles, CA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.3% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly RDM to LAX?
Flights scheduled to leave at 3 p.m. were the most reliable (93% on time). The 7 a.m. departures were the least (84%).
Which airline is most on time from RDM to LAX?
Alaska Airlines: 85% of its 482 flights on the route arrived on time. United Airlines: 80%.
What month has the most delays from RDM to LAX?
July (73% on time). The best month is October (90%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from RDM to LAX more likely to be cancelled?
No, the opposite. Each airline's last RDM–LAX flight of the day was cancelled 0.0% of the time over the past year, against 1.6% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- LAX → RDM (return)
- Roberts (RDM) delays by hour
- Flights into Los Angeles LAX (LAX)
- Alaska Airlines on-time record
- United Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.