LAX is one of the busiest airports in the United States and the world. Tom Bradley International Terminal is also considered the largest and busiest terminal. Expect a lot of crowds so being early is the only way to get to your flight on time and with no falling hair and running around searching for your gate. In this post, I'll outline the following details: how to reach the airport, the airlines that operate flights, the process for transferring between terminals, options for food and shopping, as well as information for departing passengers regarding where they can park their cars at the airport. Let’s go!
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I utilized this blog post as a guide for my family and me during our travels, as it can be quite challenging to remember the airline locations at LAX. This is especially useful when we pick up friends and family from the airport. I hope that you will find this guide helpful for your travel needs.
How To Get There
Airport Name: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Terminals: A total of 9, which include 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and B (Tom Bradley International Terminal)
Airport Address: 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Terminals: A total of 9, which include 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and B (Tom Bradley International Terminal)
- If driving
- From LAX Flyaway Buses
Van Nuys bus location: 7610 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Union Station bus location: Patsaouras Bus Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Union Station bus location: Patsaouras Bus Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Rent a car with Enterprise
- Rideshare with Lyft (Car) or Uber
- Cell Phone Waiting Lot
LAX features a 24-hour cell phone waiting lot where drivers can wait for free for up to two hours until passengers are ready for pick up in the Central Terminal Area.
- Central Terminal Area Parking
Eight parking structures are situated directly across from the passenger terminals, offering more than 7,000 spaces for overnight or extended stays. All vehicles entering a structure must pay the posted parking rates.
For Travelers Planning to Leave Their Vehicles at LAX
On-site parking is available: Reserve Parking at FlyLAX.
We experienced this and spent 118 USD for 10 days.
On-site parking is available: Reserve Parking at FlyLAX.
We experienced this and spent 118 USD for 10 days.
LAX Budget Parking Reservation:
- Budget Parking is at 5455 W 111th St, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
- Located 2.5 miles from the airport
- LAX Budget Parking Shuttles run 24/7
- Shuttle bus service every 15-30 minutes from the parking area
- Return shuttle service every 30+ minutes back to parking
- Pickup points are marked throughout the lot at blue shuttle stops, with clear signage to guide you.
- Shuttles drop off passengers at all terminals on the ground level (arrivals), and guests should proceed to level 2 (departures) for check-in and security. When returning, wait for the Budget Parking Shuttles at the nearest pink pillar on the inside curb of the ground level (arrivals).
- Here's a map of terminal pickup locations.
- For any shuttle-related inquiries, please call (213) 457-7796.
Airlines Operating From LAX
Terminal 1
Terminal 3
Terminal 4
- Air Transat
- Allegiant Air
- Breeze Airways
- Cayman Airways
- Condor
- Lynx Air
- Norse Atlantic Airways
- Southwest Airlines
- Sun Country Airlines
- Viva Aerobus
Terminal 3
- Aeromexico
- Delta Air Lines
- WestJet (technically checks in at Terminal 2 but departs from what is now Terminal 3
Terminal 4
- American Airlines
Terminal 5
- JetBlue Airways
- Spirit Airlines
Terminal 6
- Advanced Air
- Air Canada
- Alaska Airlines
- Southern Airways
Terminals 7 and 8
- United Airlines
- United Express
This terminal is the largest and most busiest at LAX. It features 40 gates, numbered 130 to 225. Departures from the Tom Bradley International Terminal:
- Air Lingus
- Aeroflot
- Air China
- Air France
- Air New Zealand
- Air Premia
- Air Tahiti Nui
- All Nippon Airways (ANA)
- Asiana Airlines
- Austrian Airlines
- Avianca
- British Airways
- Cathay Pacific
- China Airlines
- China Eastern
- China Southern Airlines
- Copa Airlines
- EL AL Israel Airlines
- Emirates
- Etihad Airways
- Eva Air
- Fiji Airways
- Finnair
- Flair Airlines
- French Bee
- Hainan Airlines
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Iberia Airlines
- ITA Airways
- Japan Airlines
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Korean Airlines
- LATAM
- Level Airlines
- LOT Polish
- Lufthansa
- Philippine Airlines
- Qantas
- Qatar Airways
- Saudia Airlines
- Scandinavian Airlines
- Sichuan Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- Starlux Airlines
- Swiss International Air Lines
- Turkish Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic
- Volaris
- Xiamen Airlines
- Zipair
From the Parking Structure, head to P3. Take the bridge and cross the pedestrian lane to access the entrance of Tom Bradley International Airport.
Transfer Between Terminals
A complimentary shuttle service is available to transport passengers between terminals. To board, please head to the Lower/Arrivals Level in front of each terminal, where you will find the blue "LAX Shuttle and Airline Connections" sign.
Departing Passengers at LAX
- Travel Tip: Be Early
Be Early. No Exceptions. Aim to arrive at least three hours in advance.
Checking in with airlines can be time-consuming. The best way to dodge the chaos, long lines, and stress is to arrive as early as possible. It's that straightforward and simple.
Food Inside The Airport
- Before the Security Checkpoint
The airport has an outdated and dim atmosphere.
Before the security checkpoint, dining options are limited. However, you can find Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, which offer a variety of warm beverages.
Once you’ve cleared TSA and security checks, everything will appear brighter, more welcoming, and more spacious. More dining and shopping options beyond security too.
For Little Travelers
- After the Security Checkpoint
Once you’ve cleared TSA and security checks, everything will appear brighter, more welcoming, and more spacious. More dining and shopping options beyond security too.
There's a PlayStation area for young children to enjoy, conveniently located near the Tom Bradley International Airport food section, close to Umami Burger and the restrooms.
Arriving Passengers at LAX
- Taxis
You can easily catch a taxi at LAX-it, located near Terminal 1, inside Parking Structure 3, or at the end of Terminal 7.
- Ride Apps
Authorized ride services like Lyft and Uber provide pickups at LAX. Passengers should meet their drivers at the LAX-it lot next to Terminal 1.
- Hotel & Private Parking Lot Shuttles
These shuttles are conveniently found on the Upper/Departures Level in front of each terminal, marked by the red "Hotel Shuttles" sign.
Have fun and be safe ^__^
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Where am I going next?
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