Which airline is most reliable for LAX (Los Angeles) to EGE (Vail)?

The most reliable airline on the LAX to EGE route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 78%.

How often are flights delayed from LAX to EGE?

About 23% of flights from LAX to EGE experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on LAX to EGE flights?

When flights from LAX to EGE are delayed, the average delay is approximately 97 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a LAX to EGE flight?

With 77% of LAX to EGE flights arriving on time and an average delay of 97 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at EGE is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

LAX → EGE

LAX (Los Angeles) to EGE (Vail)

LAX (Los Angeles) to EGE (Vail) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 78%. The average delay is 97 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — SkyWest Airlines leads slightly at 78% vs American Airlines at 74%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 78% on time; American Airlines trails at 74%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from LAX

82% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LAX has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~22 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at EGE

77% on time

When flights into EGE are late, the average delay is 86 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at EGE: TSA is ~10 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

EGE has a 2.3% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.