CA Airport Ranks No. 1 For Reliability: See How Others Across State Fared – Patch

CA Airport Ranks No. 1 For Reliability: See How Others Across State Fared  Patch

A new nationwide study ranks 10 CA airports among the country's best for flight reliability. Here's how the Golden State fared. LOS ANGELES, CA — California travelers have something to celebrate ahead of the holiday travel season: One of the state's busiest airports has been named the most reliable major airport in the country, while nine others have earned places among the nation's best performers. Los Angeles International Airport claimed the top spot in a new Consumer Affairs study examining flight delays, cancellations, diversions and the availability of alternative flights when travel plans go awry. But LAX wasn't California's only standout. San Jose, Oakland and Sacramento swept the top three positions among medium-sized airports, while Long Beach ranked third nationally among smaller airports.

Altogether, 10 California airports finished in the top 10 of their respective size categories, giving the Golden State an impressive showing as millions of Americans prepare for Thanksgiving and winter holiday travel. Researchers analyzed U.S. Department of Transportation flight records from 2024 and 2025, ranking 122 airports nationwide according to the frequency and severity of disruptions and travelers' ability to recover when something goes wrong. LAX emerged as the most reliable of the country's 29 large airports, recording a cancellation rate of just 0.78%. Another 16.89% of scheduled departures experienced moderate delays of between 15 minutes and