Of 715 sampled LA departures, 70.1% left 15 minutes or more behind schedule. Average lateness was 30.5 minutes. Sample window: Nov 4, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026.
These are historical aggregates, not live status. A departure is late at 15 minutes past schedule.
| Month | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 39 | 79.5% | 30.5 min |
| Dec 2025 | 83 | 90.4% | 43.5 min |
| Jan 2026 | 87 | 71.3% | 30.4 min |
| Mar 2026 | 78 | 62.8% | 23.2 min |
| May 2026 | 69 | 59.4% | 22.2 min |
| Jun 2026 | 25 | 56.0% | 23.5 min |
| Jul 2026 | 62 | 56.5% | 33.4 min |
| Aug 2026 | 78 | 64.1% | 33.9 min |
| Sep 2026 | 71 | 57.8% | 35.1 min |
| Oct 2026 | 122 | 83.6% | 26.0 min |
| Departure airport | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | 256 | 91.4% | 40.7 min |
| Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | 211 | 41.2% | 18.5 min |
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) | 141 | 78.0% | 34.7 min |
| Miami International Airport (MIA) | 76 | 68.4% | 24.6 min |
GET /flight_delays filtered by airline_iata=LA returns the flights delayed at this moment: flight number, scheduled and actual times and minutes of delay.
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