Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles, US
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On-time = departed within 15 min of schedule. Based on 117,153 recent tracked flights.
Los Angeles (LAX) today: strikes, cancellations and delays
What can disrupt a flight from LAX right now: announced strikes, how often flights here are cancelled, and how to check your own flight.
Announced strikes
- 21 November 2026, 13:00-17:00 Air traffic control strike in Italy: may affect flights to Italy
- 14 December 2026 (all day) Airport staff strike in Italy: affects flights to Rome (FCO)
- 15 January 2027 (all day) Air traffic control strike in Italy: may affect flights to Italy
- 15 January 2027 (all day) Aviation sector strike in Italy: may affect flights to Italy
Source: official strike calendars (Italian Ministry of Transport, French DGAC). Times are local.
How often flights are cancelled here
1.21% of the 112,409 departures from LAX reported to the US Bureau of Transportation Statistics were cancelled, over 7 months of data published between January 2024 and July 2026.
Is your flight affected today?
FlightGuard does not show a live departures board for LAX. Enter your flight number to get a risk score built on the latest weather, air traffic control, strike and airline punctuality data.
Check my flightLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) serves Los Angeles, US with 135 destinations operated by 22 airlines. Departures are on time 79.8% of the time, with an average departure delay of 11.9 minutes and a 1.19% cancellation rate (117,153 recent flights). According to FlightGuard's analysis based on 9 real-time factors (weather, ATC delays, NOTAMs, strikes, fuel prices, airline OTP, geopolitical events, recent trends, and historical data), the average risk score for flights from Los Angeles International Airport is 16.2/100. Major airlines operating from this airport include Air Canada, Air France, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines and others. Check your flight risk in real time by entering your flight number on FlightGuard for a personalized analysis before departure.
Airlines from Los Angeles International Airport
Destinations from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
135 destinations served from this airport.
| Destination | Route | Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | LAX → ABQ | 4 |
| Amsterdam | LAX → AMS | 2 |
| Anchorage | LAX → ANC | 2 |
| Aspen | LAX → ASE | 1 |
| Atlanta | LAX → ATL | 5 |
| Auckland | LAX → AKL | 1 |
| Austin | LAX → AUS | 4 |
| Bakersfield | LAX → BFL | 1 |
| Baltimore | LAX → BWI | 2 |
| Beijing | LAX → PEK | 1 |
| Belize City | LAX → BZE | 1 |
| Bellingham | LAX → BLI | 1 |
| Bentonville | LAX → XNA | 1 |
| Boise | LAX → BOI | 1 |
| Boston | LAX → BOS | 5 |
| Brisbane | LAX → BNE | 2 |
| Calgary | LAX → YYC | 3 |
| Cancun | LAX → CUN | 2 |
| Carlsbad | LAX → CLD | 1 |
| Charlotte | LAX → CLT | 1 |
| Chicago | LAX → MDW | 1 |
| Chicago | LAX → ORD | 5 |
| Cincinnati | LAX → CVG | 1 |
| Cleveland | LAX → CLE | 1 |
| Colorado Springs | LAX → COS | 1 |
| Columbus | LAX → CMH | 3 |
| Copenhagen | LAX → CPH | 1 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | LAX → DFW | 4 |
| Del Bajio | LAX → BJX | 2 |
| Denver | LAX → DEN | 5 |
| Detroit | LAX → DTW | 2 |
| Dubai | LAX → DXB | 2 |
| Duesseldorf | LAX → DUS | 1 |
| Durango | LAX → DGO | 1 |
| Edmonton | LAX → YEG | 2 |
| El Paso | LAX → ELP | 3 |
| Eugene | LAX → EUG | 2 |
| Fort Lauderdale | LAX → FLL | 2 |
| Frankfurt | LAX → FRA | 2 |
| Fresno | LAX → FAT | 3 |
| Guadalajara | LAX → GDL | 4 |
| Guangzhou | LAX → CAN | 1 |
| Guatemala City | LAX → GUA | 1 |
| Hermosillo | LAX → HMO | 1 |
| Hilo | LAX → ITO | 1 |
| Hong Kong | LAX → HKG | 2 |
| Honolulu | LAX → HNL | 6 |
| Houston | LAX → HOU | 1 |
| Houston | LAX → IAH | 4 |
| Indianapolis | LAX → IND | 3 |
| Istanbul | LAX → IST | 1 |
| Kahului | LAX → OGG | 7 |
| Kansas City | LAX → MCI | 2 |
| Kelowna | LAX → YLW | 2 |
| Kona | LAX → KOA | 5 |
| Las Vegas | LAX → LAS | 5 |
| Liberia | LAX → LIR | 1 |
| Lihue | LAX → LIH | 4 |
| Lima | LAX → LIM | 1 |
| London | LAX → LHR | 6 |
| Loreto | LAX → LTO | 1 |
| Madrid | LAX → MAD | 3 |
| Mammoth Lakes | LAX → MMH | 2 |
| Manzanillo | LAX → ZLO | 1 |
| Mazatlan | LAX → MZT | 1 |
| Medford | LAX → MFR | 3 |
| Melbourne | LAX → MEL | 2 |
| Memphis | LAX → MEM | 1 |
| Mexico City | LAX → MEX | 4 |
| Miami | LAX → MIA | 3 |
| Milwaukee | LAX → MKE | 1 |
| Minneapolis | LAX → MSP | 6 |
| Monterey | LAX → MRY | 3 |
| Montreal | LAX → YUL | 2 |
| Moscow | LAX → SVO | 1 |
| Munich | LAX → MUC | 2 |
| Nandi | LAX → NAN | 1 |
| Nashville | LAX → BNA | 4 |
| New Orleans | LAX → MSY | 5 |
| New York | LAX → JFK | 5 |
| Newark | LAX → EWR | 1 |
| Oakland | LAX → OAK | 2 |
| Oklahoma City | LAX → OKC | 3 |
| Orlando | LAX → MCO | 4 |
| Palm Springs | LAX → PSP | 1 |
| Panama City | LAX → PTY | 1 |
| Papeete | LAX → PPT | 3 |
| Paris | LAX → CDG | 3 |
| Philadelphia | LAX → PHL | 1 |
| Phoenix | LAX → PHX | 5 |
| Pittsburgh | LAX → PIT | 3 |
| Portland | LAX → PDX | 4 |
| Provo | LAX → PVU | 1 |
| Puerto Vallarta | LAX → PVR | 3 |
| Raleigh-durham | LAX → RDU | 3 |
| Redmond-Bend | LAX → RDM | 1 |
| Reno | LAX → RNO | 4 |
| Rome | LAX → FCO | 2 |
| Sacramento | LAX → SMF | 5 |
| Salt Lake City | LAX → SLC | 4 |
| San Antonio | LAX → SAT | 2 |
| San Diego | LAX → SAN | 4 |
| San Francisco | LAX → SFO | 5 |
| San Jose | LAX → SJC | 4 |
| San Jose | LAX → SJO | 1 |
| San Jose Del Cabo | LAX → SJD | 3 |
| San Luis Obispo | LAX → SBP | 1 |
| San Salvador | LAX → SAL | 1 |
| Santa Barbara | LAX → SBA | 1 |
| Santa Fe | LAX → SAF | 2 |
| Santa Maria | LAX → SMX | 1 |
| Santa Rosa | LAX → STS | 2 |
| Sao Paulo | LAX → GRU | 1 |
| Seattle | LAX → SEA | 4 |
| Seoul | LAX → ICN | 2 |
| Shanghai | LAX → PVG | 3 |
| Spokane | LAX → GEG | 1 |
| St. Louis | LAX → STL | 3 |
| Stockholm | LAX → ARN | 1 |
| Sydney | LAX → SYD | 3 |
| Taipei | LAX → TPE | 1 |
| Tampa | LAX → TPA | 1 |
| Tokyo | LAX → HND | 2 |
| Tokyo | LAX → NRT | 4 |
| Toronto | LAX → YYZ | 3 |
| Tucson | LAX → TUS | 4 |
| Vancouver | LAX → YVR | 4 |
| Washington | LAX → DCA | 3 |
| Washington | LAX → IAD | 2 |
| West Palm Beach | LAX → PBI | 1 |
| Wichita | LAX → ICT | 1 |
| Windsor Locks | LAX → BDL | 2 |
| Yuma | LAX → YUM | 1 |
| Zihuatanejo | LAX → ZIH | 1 |
| Zurich | LAX → ZRH | 2 |
Frequently asked questions about Los Angeles International Airport
To know whether your flight from LAX is cancelled or delayed today, check it with your airline or enter the flight number on FlightGuard, which scores it on the latest weather, air traffic control and strike data. 4 announced strikes touch flights from this airport; the next: Air traffic control strike in Italy: may affect flights to Italy, 21 November 2026, 13:00-17:00.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard to see the delay risk for your date, with the reasons behind it. On the flights we track, 79.8% leave on time and the average departure delay is 11.9 minutes. Your airline's app or the departures screen at LAX confirm the actual departure time.
In the US there is no fixed cash compensation, but under DOT rules the airline must refund the ticket if it cancels your flight from LAX and you choose not to travel. Most airlines also rebook you for free; meals or a hotel depend on the airline's own commitments.
22 airlines operate from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), including Air Canada, Air France, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines and others.
Departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are on time 79.8% of the time, with an average departure delay of 11.9 minutes and a 1.19% cancellation rate, based on 117,153 recent flights.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) serves 135 destinations, operated by 22 airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard to get a real-time risk analysis based on 9 factors, including weather, ATC delays, NOTAMs, strikes and airline punctuality.
The main causes of delays at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are: atfm. Delays can be related to weather conditions, airspace capacity, strikes, or airline operational issues.
Airline punctuality varies over time. On FlightGuard you can check the specific risk score for your flight, which takes into account the airline's historical on-time performance among the 9 factors analyzed.
We recommend checking your flight risk at least 2-3 days before departure and again the day before. FlightGuard updates data every 15 minutes, so the closer you get to your flight date, the more accurate the analysis.
1.21% of the 112,409 flights at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were cancelled in data published between January 2024 and July 2026 (source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics).
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