Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 24,410

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +2.90%

Los Angeles International Airport handled 24,410 departures in August 2025 (+2.90% YoY), reflecting schedule and capacity adjustments across peak travel windows. The hub’s role in the U.S. West Coast market supported steady demand across domestic and long‑haul networks.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: +78.06%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: +0.00 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 232

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -25.16%

Departure on-time performance reached +78.06% (+0.00 percentage points YoY). Cancelled departures totaled 232 (-25.16% YoY), with afternoon marine layer and regional air‑traffic programs occasionally adding delays; travelers should allow buffer time during weekend peaks.

Airlines Serving Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport is served by a broad mix of full‑service and low‑cost carriers spanning North America, Europe, and Asia‑Pacific. The network combines dense domestic frequencies with long‑haul connectivity, supporting both business and leisure flows.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub should remain broadly stable with departure punctuality near current levels; afternoon marine layer and weekend peaks are the main risk windows. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.