LAX Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 85%, arrivals worse at 72%. Midday flights ran 14 points better than evening. Fly 12pm - 3pm if you can. That window has been running at 78%.
Pick Your Window
Midday vs Evening is a 14-point swing at LAX. The midday block runs at 78%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 70%. Hit 56% around 5pm, peaked at 88% around 1pm. Currently at 85%, recovered past the morning. A 32-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 7 points from last week (71% vs 78%). Arrivals down 8 points too. Mon was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
LAX has been bouncing between 58% and 85%. Best day was Mar 5 at 85%. Worst was Feb 16 at 58%. The norm is 69-75%, which is just how LAX runs. Today's 85% is a good day by LAX standards.
About LAX Delays
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is currently running on time with 85% on-time departures and 72% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Los Angeles International Airport has averaged 71% 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 US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include LGB (Long Beach International Airport), BUR (Hollywood Burbank Airport), SNA (John Wayne Orange County International Airport), ONT (Ontario International Airport) and SBA (Santa Barbara Municipal 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.