Los Angeles International Airport Statistics

Page last updated: 3 March 2026

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary entry port to Southern California and one of the world’s busiest airports. Located within the Los Angeles metropolitan area, it supports tens of millions of passengers and significant cargo volumes each year, generating substantial economic activity for the region.

How many passengers pass through Los Angeles International Airport each year?

Los Angeles International Airport handles over 70 million passengers annually, maintaining its position as one of the world’s busiest airports.

• LAX welcomed 73.71 million passengers in 2025, a 3.76% decrease from 76.59 million in 2024.
• Traffic peaked in 2019 at 88.07 million before the COVID-19 downturn reduced volume to 28.78 million in 2020.
• Recovery has been steady yet incomplete; 2025 totals remain about 16% below the 2019 record.

International vs Domestic Passengers

Both domestic and international passenger volumes declined in 2025, with domestic travel experiencing a larger decrease.

• Domestic passengers (2025): 50.11 million (68% of total), a 4.68% decrease from 2024.
• International passengers (2025): 23.6 million (32% of total), a 1.63% decrease from 2024.

Arrivals vs Departures

LAX functions primarily as an origin-and-destination airport, with nearly equal numbers of departures and arrivals.

• 36.93 million departures and 36.75 million arrivals were recorded in 2025.
• Domestic split: 25.12 million departures vs. 24.99 million arrivals.
• International split: 11.83 million departures vs. 11.77 million arrivals.

Passenger Flow: Departure vs Arrival (2019-2025)

Year	Domestic Departure (in Millions)	Domestic Arrival (in Millions)	International Departure (in Millions)	International Arrival (in Millions)
2019	31.37	30.99	12.92	12.78
2020	11.20	11.15	3.22	3.18
2021	20.04	19.98	3.89	4.07
2022	26.60	26.78	8.31	8.21
2023	26.45	26.35	11.18	11.04
2024	26.32	26.25	12.00	11.99
2025	25.12	24.99	11.83	11.77

What is the total number of aircraft operations at Los Angeles International Airport each year?

LAX recorded 580,996 total aircraft operations in 2025, representing a 0.14% decrease from the previous year and ranking the airport seventh globally for aircraft movements.

• LAX logged 580,996 aircraft movements in 2025, down from 581,779 in 2024 and up from 575,097 in 2023. 
• Pre-pandemic operations peaked at 707,833 movements in 2018, meaning 2025 levels remain approximately 18% below historical highs. 
• Operations fell to 379,364 in 2020, rebounded to 506,769 in 2021 and 556,913 in 2022.

Aircraft Operations by Type

• Most operations at Los Angeles International Airport in 2025 were carried out by air carriers, totaling 546,465 movements. 
• Additionally, air taxi operations made up 22,041 movements, while general aviation contributed 12,234 and military flights accounted for 256 operations.

Aircraft Operations at Los Angeles International Airport  by Type (2019-2025)

Year	Air Carrier	Air Taxi	General Aviation	Military
2019	634,515	38,505	17,853	384
2020	346,036	22,647	10,348	333
2021	464,803	27,623	13,948	395
2022	513,421	28,565	14,392	535
2023	540,404	21,110	13,105	478
2024	547,779	20,747	12,877	376
2025	546,465	22,041	12,234	256

Note: Air taxi operations refer to on-demand commercial flights using small aircraft and are classified under general aviation, which includes all non-scheduled civil aviation activities outside commercial airline services.

Which airlines operate the most flights out of Los Angeles International Airport?

LAX operates as a highly competitive “battleground hub” with no single airline maintaining majority market share, creating an unusually diverse competitive landscape among major carriers.

• Delta Air Lines leads with 18.9% market share, carrying 13.92 million passengers in 2025.
• United Airlines holds 16.1% market share with 11.87 million passengers, operating LAX as a major West Coast hub.
• American Airlines captures 15.3% market share with 11.31 million passengers, maintaining significant West Coast presence.
• Southwest Airlines accounts for 8.4% market share with 6.19 million passengers, focusing on domestic point-to-point service.
• Alaska Airlines represents 6.6% market share with 4.88 million passengers, emphasizing West Coast and Alaska routes.

Top 10 Airlines at LAX Airport by Passenger Volume (2025)

Airline	Total Passenger (in Millions)	Market Share
Delta Air Lines	13.92	18.9%
United Air Lines Inc	11.87	16.1%
American Airlines	11.31	15.3%
Southwest Airlines	6.19	8.4%
Alska Airlines	4.88	6.6%
Spirit Airlines Inc	2.15	2.9%
JetBlue Airlines	2.12	2.9%
Frontier Airlines	1.85	2.5%
Air Canada	1.11	1.5%
Volaris	1.10	1.5%

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Trends in Passenger Traffic at Los Angeles International Airport

Passenger totals rise through late winter and spring, peak in mid‑summer, and taper off toward year‑end.

• July 2025 was the busiest month (7.18 million passengers), followed by June (6.84 million) and August (6.69 million).
• February was the quietest (4.91 million), with January (5.5 million) and November (5.7 million) also below the annual average.

Most Popular Destinations from Los Angeles International Airport

Domestic Destinations

• New York-JFK led domestic routes with 1.4 million passengers in 2024, served by multiple carriers on this premium transcontinental route.
• San Francisco ranked second with 1.36 million passengers, representing a key West Coast business corridor.
• Las Vegas attracted 1.34 million travelers, highlighting the strength of the leisure travel market.
• Honolulu and Chicago O’Hare served around 1.2 million and 1.18 million passengers, completing the top domestic destinations.

International Destinations

• London-Heathrow dominated international routes with 1.62 million passengers, served by four major airlines.
• Seoul-Incheon ranked second with 1.17 million passengers, reflecting strong trans-Pacific business and leisure demand.
• Guadalajara, Mexico attracted 1.12 million travelers, demonstrating significant Mexico market demand.
• Taipei-Taoyuan and Tokyo-Haneda completed the top five international destinations, each serving over 1.0 million passengers.

How much cargo does Los Angeles International Airport handle annually?

LAX processed over 2 million tons of cargo annually, demonstrating the airport’s importance as a freight gateway.

• LAX processed 2.29 million tons of cargo in 2025, a 4.58% decrease from 2.40 million tons in 2024.
• Cargo volumes peaked at 2.98 million tons in 2021 and remain just below the pre-pandemic 2019 level of 2.31 million tons.

Delays and Cancellations at Los Angeles International Airport (2024)

• On‑time departures (2024): 81 % (3rd among major U.S. airports)
• On‑time arrivals (2024): 80 % (4th nationally)
• Average departure delay: 70.07 minutes
• Average arrival delay: 68.61 minutes
• Cancellation rate: 0.81 %

Financial Statistics of Los Angeles International Airport

• Los Angeles International Airport generated an operating revenue of $2.05 billion in the financial year ending in June 2025, which reflects an increase from $1.93 billion in FY 2024. 
• Operating expenses also rose from $940 million in 2024 to $1.02 billion in 2025. 
• Despite the higher expenses, operating income increased from $228.9 million in FY 2024 to $233.9 million in FY 2025, indicating improved financial performance year-over-year.

LAX Operating Financial Performance: FY 2022–2025

Net Position	FY 2023	FY 2024	FY 2025
	(In Millions USD)
Operating Revenue	1,727.30	1,926.50	2,047.50
Operating Expenses	832.40	940.00	1,019.50
Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization	894.90	986.50	1,027.90
Depreciation and Amortization	689.80	757.60	794.10
Operating Income	205.10	228.90	233.90

What are the notable incidents at Los Angeles International airport?

• October 2013: Two small dry‑ice devices detonated in Terminals 2 and TBIT, causing brief disruptions but no injuries.
• November 1, 2013: A gunman in Terminal 3 killed a TSA officer and wounded three others; operations resumed after security clearance.
• August 28, 2016: A false report of gunfire prompted a three‑hour lockdown and flight delays.
• May 20, 2017: Aeroméxico Flight 642 struck a utility truck near Runway 25R; eight injuries.
• July 25, 2018: Jet blast from a Dash 8 pushed baggage dollies into a United 737.
• November 21, 2019: Philippine Airlines Flight 113 returned after an engine stall; no injuries.
• August 19, 2020: FedEx Flight 1026 landed with gear failure; one pilot injured while exiting.
• July 8, 2024: A United 757 lost a main wheel after takeoff but landed safely in Denver.
• July 18, 2025: Delta Flight 446 returned to LAX following an engine fire, causing a six‑hour delay.

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References

1. LAWA: Los Angeles International Airport data
2. DT: International Destination of Passenger from Los Angeles International Airport
3. BTS: Top Domestic Destination of Passenger from Los Angeles International Airport and On-Time Performance Summary
4. NTSB: Los Angeles International Airport Incident Information