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Los Angeles International Airport · Los Angeles, US

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Domestic90 min

International150 min

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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Friday8 / 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

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Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:

All Terminals

22min

TSA Security (Expected)

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22min

TSA Security (Expected)

+2h Forecast

22min

TSA Security (Expected)

+3h Forecast

7min

TSA Security (Expected)

+4h Forecast

7min

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LAX Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 22 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 33 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 13 minutes.

TSA security lines at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) currently average about 22 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 11 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 11 minutes compared to 22 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.