LAX Today
Decent day. Departures at 74%, arrivals better at 88%. Early morning flights ran 26 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 92%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at LAX. 74% on-time. About 1 in 4 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 92%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 66%. That is a 26-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
Condor is the most reliable carrier at LAX with 68% on-time. Qatar Airways runs 15%. That is a 53-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 Afternoon is a 26-point swing at LAX. The early morning block runs at 92%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 88%. 12am is where it broke down, dropping to 59%. Currently at 74%, well below the morning numbers. A 41-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 75%, last week 76%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sat was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
LAX has ranged from 69% to 86%. Best day was Mar 25 at 86%. Worst was Jun 13 at 69%. The norm is 77-83%, which is just how LAX runs.
About LAX Delays
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 74% on-time departures and 88% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Los Angeles International Airport has averaged 75% 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.