Domestic and international passenger traffic from California’s top 10 commercial airports.
* Traffic counts include total enplanements and deplanements at each airport.
Takeaways
In May 2025, total passenger traffic across California’s top ten airports reached 19 million, with domestic travelers making up 81% of the volume. Overall traffic declined 0.6% compared to May 2024.
The state’s three busiest airports—LAX (6.4M), SFO (4.9M), and SAN (2.2M)—collectively handled over 13 million passengers during the month.
Oakland (OAK, -14.7%), Long Beach (LGB, -13.0%), and San Jose (SJC, -9.5%) reported year-over-year declines. Despite this, Oakland saw a 22% increase in international traffic, reflecting continued strength in international demand.
Meanwhile, Burbank (+8.0%), San Francisco (+7.9%), and Sacramento (+3.9%) experienced modest growth for the month.