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( Terminal 6 )
IATA Code:

LAX

Timezone:

UTC/GMT -7:00 hours

Airport local time:

Wednesday, 4:05pm

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Updated today, Wednesday 7 October 2026
4:02 PM (UTC/GMT -7:00 hours)
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    Waiting times may not accurately reflect your experience. It is advisable to arrive at the airport well in advance and follow the recommendations of the airlines and airports.

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    4:02 PM (UTC/GMT -7:00 hours)

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    What Will the Wait Time Be?

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    Wait Times by Day of Week

    Average wait times based on the last 3 weeks of data.

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    5m
    Tue
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    Wed
    6m
    Thu
    7m
    Fri
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    Wait times today, hour by hour

    Actual readings recorded so far today.
    Current: 4 min (Similar to usual: avg wait time is 4 min)
    Latest Airport Arrival Time
    Domestic 1h 45m before departure
    International 2h 15m before departure
    How we calculated this

    Bag drop closes 45-60 min before departure. With an estimated 45 min bag drop queue, you need to arrive at the desk 90-105 min early. After that, allow 5 min for security (avg on Wednesdays) and 20 min to walk to your gate, which closes 15-20 min before departure. Finally, add a 15 min buffer.

    Best & Worst Times to Fly

    Based on historical tsa wait times across all days of the week.

    Best Time
    Night
    9pm - 4am
    4 min avg wait
    Worst Time
    Morning
    8am - 12pm
    8 min avg wait
    Flying in the Night instead of Morning could save you up to 4 minutes in tsa lines.

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    LAX Airport Guide and Travel Tips

    Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary international airport serving the Greater Los Angeles area, located in the Westchester neighborhood approximately 18 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles. Operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the massive facility covers 3,500 acres and utilizes four parallel runways. As the largest and busiest international gateway on the West Coast of the United States, LAX served over 76.5 million passengers in 2024, making it the world’s eleventh-busiest airport. Uniquely, LAX holds the record for the world’s busiest origin and destination (O&D) airport, meaning the vast majority of its travelers begin or end their trips in Los Angeles rather than using the airport solely as a connection point.

    LAX International Airport FAQ

    Terminal 5 permanently closed in October 2025 for demolition and a $1.7 billion rebuild. If your airline was formerly housed there, you’ll need to check the new terminal assignments: Spirit Airlines relocated to Terminal 2, JetBlue relocated to Terminal 1, and American Airlines consolidated its massive operation into Terminal 4 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT).

    Yes! As of 2026, all terminals (Terminals 1-8 and TBIT) are seamlessly connected airside, meaning you do not have to leave the secure zone or re-clear TSA security to transfer. Walking between adjacent terminals (for example, from Terminal 4 to TBIT) usually takes about 5 to 8 minutes. Note: if your flight departs from the West Gates (Gates 201-225) at TBIT, be prepared for a 20 to 30-minute walk from the main hall via a long underground tunnel.

    While the landside (pre-security) airport buildings are open 24/7, TSA security checkpoints usually close between 1:00 AM and 3:00 AM. If you leave the secure airside area to claim bags or step outside, you will be locked out in the ticketing lobby until the checkpoints reopen. LAX does not have official sleep pods, and most seating has armrests. If you have a long overnight layover, booking a nearby hotel is highly recommended.

    For standard rideshares (like UberX or regular Lyft) and taxis, you must go to the centralized “LAX-it” lot located east of Terminal 1. You can catch a free green LAX-it shuttle from the arrivals level, but if you are arriving at Terminals 1, 2, 7, or 8, it is often faster to simply walk there. If you want to bypass the lot entirely, you can order a premium tier rideshare (like Uber Black or Lyft Lux), which legally remains allowed to pick you up directly at the terminal curbside.

    • To Disneyland: The most budget-friendly route is taking the LAX FlyAway bus to Union Station ($12.75) and transferring to the Pacific Surfliner Amtrak train to Anaheim. Shared shuttles (like Prime Time Shuttle) offer a more direct, mid-range option starting around $17 per person.
    • To Santa Monica: Take the free green shuttle to the LAX/Metro Transit Center and board the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus (Route 3 or Rapid 3). The ride takes about 60 minutes and costs just $1.25.

    LAX offers several official parking options depending on your budget and how close you need to be to the terminals:

    Central Terminal Area (CTA) General Parking: Located in structures P1 through P7, this is the closest option and is only a 3 to 5-minute walk to the terminals. Drive-up rates are $9 for the first hour and $7 for each additional 30 minutes, capping at a $60 daily maximum. You can also pre-book these spots online starting around $48 per day. Premium spots in P1 have a slightly higher daily maximum of $70.

    Valet Parking: Available in structures P1, P3, P4, and P7, this offers the fastest drop-off. The drive-up daily maximum is $75, though pre-booking can lower the rate to as low as $32 per day. LAX

    Economy Parking: This is a 4,000-space covered garage located about a mile from the airport that includes a free 24-hour shuttle running every 10 minutes. Drive-up rates cap at $35 per day, but you can secure rates around $15 per day by booking in advance.

    Budget Surface Lot: An uncovered lot located 2.5 miles from the airport that includes a free shuttle. This is the most affordable official parking near the airport, with a daily maximum of $20, or starting at $13 if pre-booked. Van Nuys FlyAway Parking: Designed for San Fernando Valley residents, this facility is 24 miles away and requires taking the $12.75 FlyAway bus to LAX. Parking here costs $2 per hour and caps at a maximum of $5 to $6 per day.

    Check the official LAX website for more details.

    The maximum limit for parking in any official LAX on-airport lot or structure is 30 days. Vehicles parked beyond this 30-day maximum are subject to being impounded.

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