What's the busiest hour for departures at LAX?

Departures from Los Angeles Intl peak at 08:00 local time, averaging 55 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of LAX?

The quietest hour with regular service is 03:00 local time, averaging 2.1 flights per hour.

How long are security wait times at LAX?

Average weekday security wait at Los Angeles Intl is 4 minutes, and weekend wait is 5 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.

Which airline operates the most flights from LAX?

Delta Air Lines, (DL) is the largest operator at Los Angeles Intl, with 3197 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from LAX?

San Francisco (SFO) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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LAX Airport - Los Angeles Intl

Los Angeles, United States. Departures peak at 08:00 local, averaging 55 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-05-18. Schedule coverage: 47 days observed.

Peak departure hour

08:00

55 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

03:00

2.1 flights/hr

Avg weekday wait

4 min

Security

Avg weekend wait

5 min

Security

Traffic score

90/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 724.1 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 20:00 local (59 flights/hr). Total: 732.4 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 3,197
2. United Airlines, (UA) 2,753
3. American Airlines (AA) 2,641
4. Southwest Airlines (WN) 1,500
5. Alaska Airlines, (AS) 1,173

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 San Francisco (SFO) 748
2. 🇺🇸 New York (JFK) 580
3. 🇺🇸 Seattle (SEA) 490
4. 🇺🇸 Las Vegas (LAS) 479
5. 🇺🇸 Phoenix (PHX) 455

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at LAX?: Departures from Los Angeles Intl peak at 08:00 local time, averaging 55 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of LAX?: The quietest hour with regular service is 03:00 local time, averaging 2.1 flights per hour.
How long are security wait times at LAX?: Average weekday security wait at Los Angeles Intl is 4 minutes, and weekend wait is 5 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.
Which airline operates the most flights from LAX?: Delta Air Lines, (DL) is the largest operator at Los Angeles Intl, with 3197 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from LAX?: San Francisco (SFO) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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