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TSA Security · Predicted

TSA wait times, demystified.

Los Angeles International Airport · Los Angeles, US
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Predicted
Confidence
Medium
Checkpoints
8
Reports · 24h
0
Recommended arrival
Domestic90 min
International150 min
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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Tuesday7 / 8 Open

Terminal 1

Terminal 1 Checkpoint
3:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Terminal 2

Terminal 2 Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Terminal 3

Terminal 3 Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Terminal 4

Terminal 4A Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Terminal 5

Terminal 5 Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Terminal 6

Terminal 6 Checkpoint
3:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Terminal 7

Terminal 7 Checkpoint
3:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Terminal TBIT

Tom Bradley Int'l Terminal
7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Closed
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:
Terminal 1
7min
Security
Terminal 3
0min
Security
Terminal 4
0min
Security
Terminal 6
0min
Security
Terminal 7
0min
Security
Terminal Midfield
0min
Security
Terminal Tom Bradley
0min
Security

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LAX Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 0 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 0 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 0 minutes.
TSA security lines at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) currently average about 0 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 0 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.
Yes, Los Angeles International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 0 minutes compared to 0 minutes in regular lanes.
The best times to go through TSA security at Los Angeles International Airport are typically early morning (5:00-6:00 AM) and mid-afternoon (2:00-4:00 PM). Avoid peak hours between 5:00-8:00 AM for morning business flights and 4:00-7:00 PM for evening departures when security lines are longest.
For domestic flights at Los Angeles International Airport, arrive at least 90 minutes before departure. For international flights, arrive 150 minutes early to allow time for security, immigration, and boarding. If traveling during holidays or peak seasons, add an extra 30 minutes.
Prediction factorsConfidence 72%
  • Recent third-party observation indicates ~0 min at security (falling)
At the checkpoint
  • • TSA PreCheck is typically 50–70% faster.
  • • Have ID and boarding pass ready at the divider.
  • • Liquids under 100 ml / 3.4 oz in a clear zip bag.
  • • Laptops and large electronics in a bin alone.
  • • CLEAR+ enrollment available at this airport.
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