LAX Today
Decent day. Departures at 82%, arrivals better at 95%. Early morning flights ran 15 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 86%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at LAX. 82% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 86%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 71%. That is a 15-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is 17 miles away and running 90% today. If your route is available from both airports, LGB is the better bet right now.
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 15-point swing at LAX. The early morning block runs at 86%. 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 83%. Hit 67% around 12pm, peaked at 90% around 6am. A 23-point swing from best to worst today.
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, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
LAX has been bouncing between 58% and 86%. Best day was Mar 25 at 86%. Worst was Feb 16 at 58%. The norm is 74-80%, which is just how LAX runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About LAX Delays
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is currently running on time with 82% on-time departures and 95% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
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 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.