LAX

Passport Control · Immigration

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles, US

Now · avg

Fast

(under 15 min)

US Citizens

Non-US Citizens

Source

Est.

Historical pattern

Tier

C70%

US operates separate queues — us citizens typically clear faster via dedicated lanes or eGates.

Today at a glance

Average · peak · off-peak

Average

7 min

Typical today

Peak

11 min

Worst-case this window

Off-peak

4 min

Early morning or late night

By citizenship

Dual-lane

US Citizens

11 min

Global Entry & US Passport holders

Non-US Citizens

20 min

Foreign passport holders

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LAX Immigration FAQs

US citizens typically clear immigration at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in 5 minutes on average using either Global Entry kiosks or regular passport control. Non-US citizens can expect longer waits of 7-9 minutes depending on the time of arrival.

Yes, Los Angeles International Airport has Global Entry kiosks for pre-approved travelers. Global Entry members can clear immigration in as little as 5-10 minutes, compared to the standard 7 minute average wait time.

For immigration at Los Angeles International Airport, you'll need: a valid passport with at least 6 months validity, a completed arrival/customs form if required, visa or ESTA (for visa waiver countries entering the US), and any supporting documents for your travel purpose.

Immigration at Los Angeles International Airport is busiest when multiple international flights arrive simultaneously, typically: early morning (6:00-9:00 AM) from overnight transatlantic flights, mid-morning (10:00 AM-12:00 PM) from European arrivals, and evening (6:00-10:00 PM) from Pacific/Asian arrivals. Off-peak times see significantly shorter waits.

Immigration & Passport Control Information

Passport control at Los Angeles International Airport is managed by CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection). Current wait times are estimated at 7 minutes. For faster processing, consider Global Entry or plan your arrival time using our calculator.