Which airline is most reliable for LAX (Los Angeles) to MEM (Memphis)?

The most reliable airline on the LAX to MEM route is Allegiant Air, with an on-time arrival rate of 90%.

How often are flights delayed from LAX to MEM?

About 21% of flights from LAX to MEM experience delays. 79% arrive on time.

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

When flights from LAX to MEM are delayed, the average delay is approximately 76 minutes.

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

With 79% of LAX to MEM flights arriving on time and an average delay of 76 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MEM is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

LAX → MEM

LAX (Los Angeles) to MEM (Memphis)

LAX (Los Angeles) to MEM (Memphis) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Allegiant Air at 90%. The average delay is 76 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Allegiant Air is significantly more reliable on this route at 90% on time vs Delta Air Lines at 75%.

Airline Comparison

Allegiant Air leads at 90% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 75%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from LAX

81% on time

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

TSA is currently ~25 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at MEM

79% on time

When flights into MEM are late, the average delay is 73 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MEM: TSA is ~30 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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