Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – Terminal Guide & Travel Tips
Los Angeles, United States · LAX · North America
Terminal Guide
| Terminal | Airlines | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Southwest | |
| Terminal 2 | WestJet,Volaris,Aeromexico,Sun Country | |
| Terminal 3 | Delta domestic,Spirit,Alaska domestic connections | |
| Terminal 4 | American Airlines domestic | |
| Terminal 5 | American Airlines,Delta international,Alaska,Frontier | |
| Terminal 6 | American,Alaska Airlines | |
| Terminal 7 | United domestic | |
| Terminal 8 | United international | |
| Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT/B) | International carriers: British Airways, Cathay Pacific, JAL, Qantas, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines |
Lounge Directory
| Lounge | Location | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Amex Centurion Lounge | Amex Platinum, Centurion cards | |
| Delta Sky Club | Delta Sky Club membership; Amex Platinum/Reserve (limited visits) | |
| United Club | United Club membership, United Club card, business class on eligible flights | |
| Alaska Airlines Lounge | Alaska MVP Gold 75K, MVPG, first/business class | |
| American Admirals Club | Admirals Club membership, business class on select flights | |
| British Airways Galleries Club | BA Business/First class, BA Executive Club Gold, oneworld Emerald | |
| Air France/KLM Lounge | Business class on AF/KLM; Flying Blue Platinum; SkyTeam Elite Plus |
Pro Tips
- The LAX-it rideshare lot requires a short shuttle ride from terminals — build in 15–20 extra minutes vs. curbside pickup elsewhere.
- Avoid LAX during 4–8 pm on weekdays; the approach roads and terminals become severely congested.
- TSA PreCheck lanes are available at all terminals but can still be slow at peak times — arrive 2 hours early for domestic, 3 for international.
- The Tom Bradley International Terminal has the best duty-free shopping and dining, including Umami Burger and Barney's Beanery.
- Inter-terminal transfers require exiting security and re-entering — confirm you're in the right terminal before clearing TSA.
- Parking in city lots on Sepulveda Blvd (adjacent to the airport) costs $7–12/day vs. $40+ in airport structures.
- A new Metro K Line stop at LAX is expected to open by 2026 — check current construction status before planning rail travel.