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LAXLos Angeles·Los Angeles International·Los Angeles, United States
How long is your layover?
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Recommended minimum1 hour
Quick Stats
Concourses
7
Terminal 1 (Southwest), Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4/5 (American), Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT), Terminal 6 (Alaska), Terminal 7/8 (United, Star Alliance)
Max Transit
45m
via train (APM)
Avg. Security
25m
~12m with PreCheck
Primary Hub
American Airlines
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
50min
Domestic → International
70min
International → Domestic
90min
International → International
100min
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Getting Between Concourses
The Automated People Mover connects most terminals via elevated stations outside the terminal doors, but you must exit security to reach it, meaning a full walk plus re-screening at your next terminal. Some legacy connections still rely on shuttle buses on the inner roadway, especially during APM outages or for gate-adjacent transfers. International arrivals always clear CBP and recheck bags at the TBIT baggage claim before reaching any onward gate.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Key Facts
Sprawling horseshoe terminal layout
New APM train easing transfers
No sterile international transit
Customs and bag recheck required for international arrivals
Airlines at LAX
American AirlinesDelta Air LinesUnited AirlinesAlaska AirlinesSouthwest Airlines
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at LAX?

Still under the domestic MCT of 50 minutes; the walk to the APM station alone can eat most of this time. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at LAX?

Workable for a same-concourse domestic connection (e.g., within T7/8) but risky across terminals. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at LAX?

Generally sufficient for domestic connections and borderline workable for domestic-to-international via TBIT. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at LAX?

Solid for domestic-domestic and meets the domestic-international MCT with a small buffer. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at LAX?

Comfortable for most domestic and domestic-international connections, and meets the international-domestic MCT. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at LAX?

Ample time for any connection type, including international-international with customs clearance. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at LAX?

Very comfortable even accounting for peak security lines or APM delays. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at LAX?

Well above any MCT threshold, leaving room to explore terminal amenities if needed. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at LAX?

Excess time for any connection, effectively a long layover rather than a tight transfer. See full 4 hr guide →

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