NOTICE: Due to the ongoing government shutdown, travelers should anticipate longer security lines and potential flight delays. Please plan to arrive at the airport 30–60 minutes earlier than usual. Pack light if possible, download your airline's app, and keep your phone charged to stay informed of real-time updates and communications.

Los Angeles International Airport Security Wait Times

Below are the estimated security wait times for Los Angeles International today.

Typical Security Wait Time In Los Angeles

Passengers moving through the security checkpoints at Los Angeles International Airport should anticipate waiting on average for:

less than one minute*

Weather

Clouds

62°

Clouds

Wind Speed

15 mph

Wind Gust

17 mph

Visibility

6 miles

TSA Pre

Available

Checkpoint 82

  • Suites Closed

Terminal 1

  • Terminal 1 Checkpoint Closed

Terminal 2

  • Terminal 2 Checkpoint Closed

Terminal 3

  • Terminal 3 Checkpoint Closed

Terminal 4

  • Terminal 4A Checkpoint Open

Terminal 5

  • Terminal 5 Checkpoint Closed
  • Terminal 5A Checkpoint Closed

Terminal 6

  • Terminal 6 Checkpoint Closed

Terminal 7 8

  • Terminal 7 Checkpoint Closed

Terminal TBIT

  • Tom Bradley Int'l Terminal Open

Los Angeles International Airport Security Wait Times

LAX : Los Angeles, CA

12 am - 1 am
0 m
1 am - 2 am
9 m
2 am - 3 am
9 m
3 am - 4 am
3 m
4 am - 5 am
24 m
5 am - 6 am
13 m
6 am - 7 am
13 m
7 am - 8 am
9 m
8 am - 9 am
17 m
9 am - 10 am
8 m
10 am - 11 am
6 m
11 am - 12 pm
10 m
12 pm - 1 pm
9 m
1 pm - 2 pm
9 m
2 pm - 3 pm
8 m
3 pm - 4 pm
24 m
4 pm - 5 pm
13 m
5 pm - 6 pm
8 m
6 pm - 7 pm
36 m
7 pm - 8 pm
10 m
8 pm - 9 pm
8 m
9 pm - 10 pm
7 m
10 pm - 11 pm
5 m
11 pm - 12 am
20 m

* Wait times are estimates, subject to change, and may not be indicative of your experience.