# LAX — Los Angeles International Airport > Machine-readable reference for LAX. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/lax HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/lax Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/lax.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/LAX.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T17:52:32.339+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Los Angeles International Airport - IATA: LAX - ICAO: KLAX - City: Los Angeles - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Los_Angeles - Distance from city: 16 miles (26 km) southwest of Downtown Los Angeles - Runways: 4 - Terminals: 9 - Annual passengers: 76.6M - Worldwide rank: #6 - Hub for: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines - Official website: https://www.flylax.com ## Overview Welcome At LAX, knowing the connector routes can transform your experience, whether you’re landing on Southwest or heading out on American Airlines. It’s one of the rare mega-hubs where you can stroll airside to almost any terminal. This transforms the airport into a playground of lounges and dining options for the savvy traveler. Frequent flyers tap into this knowledge to elevate their layovers — think a quick hop from your gate to a choice meal in Tom Bradley or a relaxing time at the Star Alliance Lounge. At a glance Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) accommodates over 76 million passengers annually across its 9 terminals: 1 through 8 and Tom Bradley (B). Situated 16 miles southwest of Downtown Los Angeles, it's a hub for major airlines like American, Delta, and United. LAX is known for its significant congestion and expansive dining and lounge choices. Most travelers access LAX via the convenient FlyAway bus or rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. The airport’s design allows for a unique airside connection between most terminals, making it easier for travelers to access LAX’s prized lounges and restaurants without the hassle of clearing security multiple times. Terminals… ## Terminals (9) - **Terminal 1** — airlines: Southwest Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/terminals/1 - **Terminal 2** — airlines: Aeromexico, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, WestJet URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/terminals/2 - **Terminal 3** — airlines: Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/terminals/3 - **Terminal 4** — 10 gates · airlines: American Airlines, American Eagle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/terminals/4 - **Terminal 5** — airlines: American Airlines, American Eagle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/terminals/5 - **Terminal 6** — airlines: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southern Airways Express URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/terminals/6 - **Terminal 7** — airlines: United Airlines, United Express URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/terminals/7 - **Terminal 8** — airlines: United Airlines, United Express URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/terminals/8 - **Tom Bradley International Terminal** — 96 gates · airlines: International carriers, American Airlines, American Eagle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/terminals/b ## Dining (31) - **800 Degrees Pizza** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/800-degrees-pizza-b - **Angel City Brewery** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/angel-city-brewery-3 - **B Grill by BOA Steakhouse** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/b-grill-by-boa-steakhouse-3 - **B Grill by BOA Steakhouse** — 7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/b-grill-by-boa-steakhouse-7 - **Border Grill** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/border-grill-b - **California Pizza Kitchen** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/california-pizza-kitchen-1 - **Carl's Jr** — 8 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/carl-s-jr-8 - **Cassell's Hamburgers** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/cassell-s-hamburgers-1 - **Engine Co. No. 28** — 7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/engine-co-no-28-7 - **Ford's Filling Station** — 5 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/ford-s-filling-station-5 - **ink.sack** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/ink-sack-b - **LA Ale Works** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/la-ale-works-3 - **LA Life** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/la-life-2 - **Larder at Tavern** — 4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/larder-at-tavern-4 - **Lemonade** — 5 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/lemonade-5 - **Loteria Grill** — 5 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/loteria-grill-5 - **Luckyfish** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/luckyfish-b - **Panda Express** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/panda-express-b - **Petrossian Caviar and Champagne Bar** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/petrossian-caviar-and-champagne-bar-b - **Point the Way Café** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/point-the-way-cafe-1 - **Rock & Brews** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/rock-brews-1 - **SeaLegs Wine Bar** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/sealegs-wine-bar-2 - **Shake Shack** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/shake-shack-b - **Skewers by Morimoto** — 5 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/skewers-by-morimoto-5 - **Slapfish** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/slapfish-2 - **The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf** — 6 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/the-coffee-bean-tea-leaf-6 - **The Restaurant by Wolfgang Puck** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/the-restaurant-by-wolfgang-puck-b - **Umami Burger** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/umami-burger-b - **Vino Volo** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/vino-volo-b - **Wahoo's Fish Taco** — 6 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/wahoo-s-fish-taco-6 - **Wolfgang Puck Express** — 7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/restaurants/wolfgang-puck-express-7 ## Lounges (16) - **Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge** — B · access: Terminal B, Star Alliance · day pass: /use Priority Pass/ · /almost never/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/lounges/air-canada-maple-leaf-lounge-b - **Air France Lounge** — B · access: Terminal B, SkyTeam premium · day pass: /use Priority Pass/ · /non‑SkyTeam elites/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/lounges/air-france-lounge-b - **Alaska Lounge** — 6 · access: Terminal 6, membership and day pass · day pass: /595/year/ · /lounge membership,/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/lounges/alaska-lounge-6 - **American Airlines Admirals Club** — 4 · access: Terminal 4, membership and day pass · day pass: /FlyerTalk regulars/ · /close to T4 departure gate/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/lounges/american-airlines-admirals-club-4 - **American Airlines Admirals Club** — 5 · access: Terminal 5, membership and day pass · day pass: /Oneworld elites/ · /close to T4\/5/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/lounges/american-airlines-admirals-club-5 - **American Airlines Flagship Lounge** — B · access: Terminal B, oneworld premium · day pass: /AA’s LAX Flagship Lounge/ · /till sunset/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/lounges/american-airlines-flagship-lounge-b - **Delta Sky Club** — 3 · access: Terminal 3, SkyTeam and membership · day pass: /NerdWallet lists/ · /NerdWallet’s/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/lounges/delta-sky-club-3 - **Emirates Lounge** — B · access: Terminal B, Emirates premium · day pass: /non‑EK flyers/ · /specifically flying EK/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/lounges/emirates-lounge-b - **Lufthansa Lounge** — B · access: Terminal B, Star Alliance premium · day pass: /Star Golds on FlyerTalk/ · /whenever possible/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/lounges/lufthansa-lounge-b - **Qantas Business Lounge** — B · access: Terminal B, oneworld business · day pass: /Oneworld Sapphire/ · /have time to walk/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/lounges/qantas-business-lounge-b - **Qantas First Lounge** — B · access: Terminal B, oneworld first and elites · day pass: /oneworld Emerald access/ · /meal periods/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/lounges/qantas-first-lounge-b - **Star Alliance Lounge** — B · access: Terminal B, Star Alliance and day pass · day pass: /Star Golds/ · /15 minutes/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/lounges/star-alliance-lounge-b - **The Centurion Lounge** — B · access: Terminal B, American Express · day pass: /NerdWallet/ · /peak travel times/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/lounges/the-centurion-lounge-b - **United Club** — 7 · access: Terminal 7, membership and day pass · day pass: /United’s T7 Club/ · /skip the regular United Clubs entirely/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/lounges/united-club-7 - **United Club** — 8 · access: Terminal 8, membership and day pass · day pass: /United Infinite credit card,/ · /short on time/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/lounges/united-club-8 - **United Polaris Lounge** — 7 · access: Terminal 7, Star Alliance long-haul · day pass: /experienced United flyers/ · /15 minutes/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/lounges/united-polaris-lounge-7 ## Shops (20) - **Billabong** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/billabong-2 - **Burberry** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/burberry-b - **Coach** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/coach-b - **DFS Duty Free** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/dfs-duty-free-b - **Gucci** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/gucci-b - **Hermes** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/hermes-b - **Hudson News** — 4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/hudson-news-4 - **Hudson News** — 5 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/hudson-news-5 - **Hudson News** — 6 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/hudson-news-6 - **Hudson News** — 7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/hudson-news-7 - **InMotion Entertainment** — 6 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/inmotion-entertainment-6 - **Kiehl's** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/kiehl-s-b - **L.A. Original** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/l-a-original-b - **Los Angeles Lakers Store** — 4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/los-angeles-lakers-store-4 - **MAC Cosmetics** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/mac-cosmetics-b - **Michael Kors** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/michael-kors-b - **Rip Curl** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/rip-curl-2 - **See's Candies** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/see-s-candies-1 - **Tech on the Go** — 5 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/tech-on-the-go-5 - **Victoria's Secret** — 4 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/shops/victoria-s-secret-4 ## Parking (10) - **LAX Economy Parking** — Economy lot · $35/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/parking/lax-economy-parking - **LAX Valet** — Valet service · $70/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/parking/lax-valet - **Parking Structure 1** — Terminal parking · $60/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/parking/parking-structure-1 - **Parking Structure 2A** — Terminal parking · $60/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/parking/parking-structure-2a - **Parking Structure 2B** — Terminal parking · $60/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/parking/parking-structure-2b - **Parking Structure 3** — Terminal parking · $60/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/parking/parking-structure-3 - **Parking Structure 4** — Terminal parking · $60/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/parking/parking-structure-4 - **Parking Structure 5** — Terminal parking · $60/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/parking/parking-structure-5 - **Parking Structure 6** — Terminal parking · $60/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/parking/parking-structure-6 - **Parking Structure 7** — Terminal parking · $60/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/parking/parking-structure-7 ## Ground transport (15) - **Big Blue Bus Route 3** — Local bus · 60-80 min LAX–Santa Monica depending on traffic · $1.25-$1.50 (typical local fare range cited by riders) · About every 20-30 min; less frequent late evenings URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/transport/big-blue-bus-route-3 - **Culver CityBus Line 6** — Local bus · 45-90 min depending on destination and traffic · Around $1 (commonly cited local fare in rider reports) · Roughly every 15-20 min daytime; less frequent at night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/transport/culver-citybus-line-6 - **LAX FlyAway® Bus** — Bus · Varies by destination · $10-$12 one way · Every 30 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/transport/lax-flyaway-bus - **LAX-it** — Dedicated rideshare and taxi z · 15-45+ min from terminal exit to car at busy times · Shuttle is free; rideshare/taxi fares vary by destination and surge · Shuttles run every few minutes when operating normally URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/transport/lax-it - **LAX Shuttle Route A** — Terminal connector bus · 10-30 min for a full loop depending on traffic · $0 · Every 7-10 min in daytime; less frequent late night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/transport/lax-shuttle-route-a - **LAX Shuttle Route C** — City bus center connector · 10-25 min depending on terminal and lot · $0 · Roughly every 10-15 min; sparser late night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/transport/lax-shuttle-route-c - **LAX Shuttle Route E** — Economy parking lot connector · 10-20 min between Lot E and terminals · $0 for shuttle (parking charged separately) · Roughly every 10-15 min; can be longer during off-peak URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/transport/lax-shuttle-route-e - **LAX Shuttle Route G** — Green Line Aviation Station co · 10-30 min from terminal to Aviation/LAX Station · $0 for shuttle; regular Metro fare applies for rail · Roughly every 10-15 min in daytime; less frequent late night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/transport/lax-shuttle-route-g - **Lyft** — Rideshare · 20-70 min depending on traffic and destination (plus LAX-it transfer time) · Similar to Uber; riders report ~$30-70+ to central LA depending on surge · On-demand; wait times vary with driver supply and demand at LAX-it URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/transport/lyft - **Metro C Line** — Light rail · 30-60 min on-train, 60-90 min including shuttle and transfers for many city destinations · $1.75 base fare (with free transfer window on TAP) · About every 10 min weekday peaks; 15-20 min late evenings URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/transport/metro-c-line - **Metro Green Line Shuttle** — Airport connector bus · 10-25 min to the Metro C Line station · $0 · Roughly every 10-15 min in daytime; lower frequency overnight URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/transport/metro-green-line-shuttle - **Santa Monica Big Blue Bus Rapid 3** — Express bus · Roughly 45-70 min LAX–Santa Monica depending on conditions · Same as local Big Blue Bus fare (~$1.25-$1.50) · About every 15-20 min weekday peaks; less often off-peak URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/transport/santa-monica-big-blue-bus-rapid-3 - **Taxis** — Metered taxi service · 30-70 min depending on traffic and destination · Riders report ~$50-60 to downtown including tip; metered with possible flat zones · Continuous supply at airport taxi ranks, with occasional short queues at peaks URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/transport/taxis - **Torrance Transit Line 8** — Local bus · 30-60 min from LAX to central Torrance depending on traffic · About $1 (local bus fare range cited by riders) · Roughly every 20-30 min daytime; sparser evenings/weekends URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/transport/torrance-transit-line-8 - **Uber** — Rideshare · 20-70 min depending on time of day and destination · $30-70+ to central LA areas depending on surge (as cited by riders) · On-demand but subject to peak shortages and long queues at LAX-it URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lax/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Insider_: The United Polaris Lounge in Terminal 7 is a hidden gem among LAX lounges, noted for its peaceful ambiance and exceptional amenities. - _Time_: Use the airside connectors if time permits; walking from Terminal 4 to Tom Bradley can unlock far superior food and lounge options. - _Avoid_: Terminal 1's dining scene is often critiqued; opt for a more filling meal in nearby terminals 4 or 5 before making your way back. - _Quiet_: The Alaska Lounge in Terminal 6 boasts a serene environment and accommodating staff, making it a great place to unwind. - _Local_: Tom Bradley’s food court provides a taste of Los Angeles’s diverse flavors with options like 800 Degrees Pizza and Border Grill. - _Money_: Look further down the pickup area curb for rideshares to potentially save 10–15 minutes or more off your arrival time. - _Insider_: For Priority Pass users, the Centurion Lounge in Tom Bradley is worth the visit despite crowding, especially for its cocktail offerings. ## Travellers notes mentioning LAX - [An honest map of LAX’s terminals: what the diagram won’t tell you](https://airport.flights/notes/lax-terminal-map) — by Sloan Marchetti, 2026-06-13 A blunt, detail-first guide to the LAX terminal map, how the U-shape really works, and which connections are easy, risky, or just plain annoying. - [Every U.S. Centurion Lounge I keep returning to, ranked](https://airport.flights/notes/centurion-lounges-ranked-2026) — by Vivienne Park, 2026-06-08 Eight Centurion lounges, 18 messy months of U.S. flying, and which ones are now worth your Amex fee. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/LAX.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/lax/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/lax/departures — HTML page with live departures