LAX TSA wait times at Los Angeles International

Live checkpoint data is temporarily unavailable for LAX, so the current number is a planning estimate and the airport-specific notes below matter more than usual.

The official LAX terminal map is the key source for airline location and checkpoint placement.

LAX limits terminal access to ticketed passengers, people meeting or assisting travelers, and airport business, so very early arrivals should still confirm terminal security timing.

This page is most useful when you are deciding whether your main risk is the line itself, terminal layout, curbside congestion, or a Terminal B workflow.

Terminal 1 is a major Southwest checkpoint environment and should be checked separately from the rest of the horseshoe.

Terminals 2 and 3 are heavily associated with Delta operations, but passengers should still trust the boarding pass over old terminal habits.

Terminals 4 and 5 are the core American Airlines zone, while Terminal 6 is commonly associated with Alaska and partner traffic.

Terminals 7 and 8 are the main United area and can have a very different flow from Terminal B.

Terminal B is the core international screening environment, and some itineraries can involve check-in or movement across multiple terminal areas.

Delta concentrates in Terminal 3, American in Terminals 4 and 5, United in Terminals 7 and 8, Southwest in Terminal 1, and Alaska in Terminal 6.

Terminal B remains the core international screening environment even when the check-in step starts elsewhere.

LAX security is terminal-specific across Terminals 1-8 plus Terminal B, so confirm your exact terminal before heading to the checkpoint.

Security screening hours vary by terminal and flight schedule, with LAX guidance generally placing screening operations from early morning into late night rather than true 24-hour access.

At LAX, total departure friction often includes terminal routing, curb traffic, shuttle time, or a Terminal B connection in addition to the TSA line itself.