LAX Today
Decent day. Departures at 77%, arrivals slightly better at 81%. Early morning flights ran 20 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 92%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at LAX. 77% on-time means roughly 1 in 4 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 92%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 72%. That is a 20-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is 17 miles away and running 80% 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 71% on-time. Condor runs 4%. That is a 67-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 Evening is a 20-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 87%. Hit 47% around 2am, peaked at 96% around 7am. A 49-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 75%, last week 74%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
LAX has ranged from 67% to 86%. Best day was May 10 at 86%. Worst was Jul 24 at 67%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how LAX runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About LAX Delays
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 77% on-time departures and 81% 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.