What's the busiest hour for departures at LAX?

Departures from Los Angeles Intl peak at 09:00 local time, averaging 157.2 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 04:00 local time, averaging 2.9 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 4322 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from LAX?

San Francisco (SFO) is the most-flown destination, with 3096 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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LAX Airport - Los Angeles Intl

Los Angeles, United States. Departures peak at 09:00 local, averaging 157.2 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-16. Schedule coverage: 123 days observed.

Peak departure hour

09:00

157.2 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

04:00

2.9 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: 2157.1 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: 08:00 local (159.6 flights/hr). Total: 2175.2 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 4,322
2. American Airlines (AA) 4,094
3. United Airlines, (UA) 3,912
4. Alaska Airlines, (AS) 2,391
5. Air Tahiti Nui (TN) 2,208

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 San Francisco (SFO) 3,096
2. 🇺🇸 New York (JFK) 2,772
3. 🇺🇸 Chicago (ORD) 2,284
4. 🇺🇸 Seattle (SEA) 2,032
5. 🇺🇸 Las Vegas (LAS) 2,008

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at LAX?: Departures from Los Angeles Intl peak at 09:00 local time, averaging 157.2 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 04:00 local time, averaging 2.9 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 4322 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from LAX?: San Francisco (SFO) is the most-flown destination, with 3096 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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