LAX Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for LAX.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 90%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 74%. That is a 16-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is 17 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, LGB is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at LAX
Korean Air is the most reliable carrier at LAX with 73% on-time. Singapore Airlines runs 31%. That is a 42-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
LAX Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Los Angeles International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Midday is a 16-point swing at LAX. The early morning block runs at 90%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 79%, last week 81%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
LAX has ranged from 67% to 86%. Best day was Aug 26 at 86%. Worst was Jul 24 at 67%. The norm is 74-80%, which is just how LAX runs.
About LAX Delays
Los Angeles International Airport has averaged 79% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Los Angeles International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include LGB (Long Beach International Airport), BUR (Hollywood Burbank Airport) and SNA (John Wayne Orange County International Airport). When LAX is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Los Angeles International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.