Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 25,115

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: 5.00%

In July 2025, Los Angeles International Airport handled 25,115 departures, a 5.00% year-over-year increase as carriers added peak-summer capacity and optimized turn times across the West Coast network. The growth consolidates LAX’s role as a transpacific and transcontinental hub for California and the broader North American market.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 75.38%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: 7.04%

Cancelled Flights: 255

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −24.33%

Departure OTP reached 75.38%, up 7.04% year over year, reflecting steadier ground operations and improved flow programs. Cancellations fell to 255 ( −24.33% YoY ), reducing severe disruptions for travelers. Morning marine layer and weekend peaks can still trigger minor delays; planning buffers remains prudent.

Airlines Serving LAX

Key operators include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, alongside a wide mix of international carriers to Asia‑Pacific, Latin America, and Europe. The hub structure supports dense domestic connectivity and long‑haul coverage.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, the hub expects broadly stable schedules with OTP near current levels, though morning low clouds and weekend surges may cause pockets of delay. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security/connections on peak days, and monitor real‑time gate and traffic alerts.