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33 comments
MarkfromHawaii
August 06, 2019
Hello, I’m an American travelling from Europe to HNL and connecting at LAX. I’m concerned that my layover is about 2 hours at LAX. Will this be enough time to get to Terminal 7 from Terminal B? I don’t have PRECheck or Global Entry.
Any tips?
From your article, I have to go through security again from Terminal B to Terminal 4?
Also, I am on a single ticket, would i have to collect by checked in baggage or will that automatically be transferred to the LAX > HNL flight?
TIA
Catherine Luther
August 09, 2019
Hi Mark,
We can’t advise whether this is enough time as many factors could affect this, e.g. your inbound flight being delayed or delays at security. All international flights into the United States must collect luggage and clear customs and immigration. If your bags are checked through to your final destination then you can drop these at the flight connection bag drop desk shortly after customs and make your way to Terminal 7.
If you booked your flight on a combined ticket then the airline would have minimum connection connection times they are allowed to book. If you booked the tickets separately, then you would need to make a judgement call on this and consider whether you’re prepared to take the risk on purchasing a new ticket if you miss your flight.
Narasimhan
September 11, 2019
Please let me know the time for transfer wheelchair passenger from regional terminal gate 52D to terminal B Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong. Is it all airside and no security check again?
Is it quicker to take shuttle from regional terminal to terminal 4 and airside bridge to TBIT. Any stair climbing involved?
Thanks
Catherine Luther
September 14, 2019
Hi Narasimhan,
If you are organising wheelchair assistance then you would be best to speak to the airline about the usual route that they would take. If you’re arriving into Terminal 5 then you can remain airside to connect to an international flight from TBIT.
John
November 04, 2019
At the Bradley Terminal do disembarked passengers pick up their luggage first or do they go through customs first?
Catherine Luther
November 05, 2019
Hi John,
Passengers will go through Immigration first and then collect luggage to clear Customs.
Bob
November 19, 2019
Hi Catherine
After a flight from Japan, when I have cleared customs and dropped my bag at the flight connection bag drop desk, do I need to leave the secure area to get to terminal 6? In other words, do I need to go through security again if my bag is checked through to my final destination? The map appears to show walking connections between terminal B and Terminal 6.
Many Thanks.
Jarrod West
November 25, 2019
Hi Bob,
LAX has security checkpoints at every terminal, so yes you will need to clear security when heading into Terminal 6.
Thanks for reading!
Kathlene
January 27, 2020
Hi!
I have 2 RT tickets. 2 different airlines. Not booked as one. (I booked the Int’l ticket (LH) 1st and then I moved out of CA, so now I have a ticket on AA to get me to/from LAX.)
I have global entry and will have a checked bag. I will be switching from Bradley to terminal 4 (AA).
Do you think 2 hours will be enough time to transfer from Bradley to Term 4?
(I am assuming I need to recheck my bag in Terminal 4?)
Catherine Luther
January 28, 2020
Hi Kathlene,
You would need to re-check your luggage with the tickets booked separately. As you won’t need to clear customs and immigration this should be enough time, but this will depend on your inbound flight not being delayed, queues to check your bag, and how congested security is (as you’ll have to exit the secure area due to your checked luggage).
MICHELE SINGER
January 28, 2020
What terminal would a private international plane arrive?
Jarrod West
January 29, 2020
Hi Michele,
A private plane would arrive at one of the 2 FBO’s at LAX, not one of the main airport terminals.
Admiral J
February 24, 2020
Delta Airlines does not operate out of Terminal 4. That terminal is served only by American Airlines.
Jarrod West
February 24, 2020
Hi Admiral J,
Thanks for pointing that out – I’ve updated the post!
Kristyna Figuera
November 19, 2020
I am picking up a live pet from Cargo via Turkish airlines. What are the procedures and where should I park? Is there specific documentation that I will need to bring with me to the airport and how long should I expect to be at the airport? Thank you.
Jarrod West
November 19, 2020
Hi Kristyna,
For that information, you’ll want to contact the LAX help desk at 1-(855)-463-5252.
Denise
December 07, 2020
I am transiting LAX to an international destination in 2 weeks. Do I have to fill in the LAX online entry form or quarantine on arrival if only transiting the airport?
Jarrod West
December 07, 2020
Hi Denise,
Where are you flying from?
Harrington
March 25, 2021
Is the baggage transfer desk up and running again? I am flying from S.Korea to the US (LAX) in a couple of weeks, with a connecting US domestic flight. Last I heard they stopped the service in May 2020, due to COVID-19. Thanks for the post by the way, very helpful.
Jarrod West
April 07, 2021
Hi Harrington,
Yes, the baggage transfer desk should be up and running again. Safe travels!
JK
June 01, 2021
Is the LAX Cell Phone Waiting Lot located at 6221 West 96 Street still open?
Heard that it might have been moved.
Jarrod West
June 02, 2021
Hi JK,
It appears that it is still open!
Kate
July 16, 2021
I am flying into LAX from ATL. How does LAX check your vaccination status?
Jarrod West
July 16, 2021
Hi Kate,
Your vaccination status should not be checked in order for you to fly to ATL. Safe travels!
DANIEL
November 25, 2021
I’m arriving from Fiji to LAX with Fiji airways and then have to catch another flight to Turkey with Turkish Airlines after 4 hours. How do I get from Arrivals to Departures at Tom Bradley? Is 4 hours enough time?
Jarrod West
November 30, 2021
Hi Daniel,
Since you are arriving on an international flight, you should already be flying into the Tom Bradley Terminal. So 4 hours will be more than enough time. Safe travels!
Marcus
February 27, 2022
I believe Priority Pass no longer gets you access to the lounges you listed. Can you please confirm? My PP app currently only shows two options–a spa in Terminal 1 and a gaming area in Terminal 6. I would love a recommendation of where to have a fancy and relaxing time with my mother if I’m not flying a premium cabin, and I don’t have elite status or an Amex Platinum. I’m surprised the restaurants don’t look so nice. Thank you for any help!
Katie Seemann
March 15, 2022
Hi Marcus,
Yes, you are correct that those are the only 2 Priority Pass options in LAX. The other lounges listed are not Priority Pass lounges. If you’d like lounge access, you can purchase a day pass for some of them. The post lists prices so you can get an idea of what it would cost for you and your mother to enter.
Marcus
March 10, 2022
Great guide! Thank you. I would love a recommendation of where in LAX to have a fancy and relaxing time with my mother for a couple hours. We’re not flying a premium cabin, and I don’t have elite status or Amex Platinum. Priority Pass is pretty useless at LAX, and the restaurants I’ve seen are not so great. Admirals Club requires a ticket with AA or One World, and we’re flying Virgin Atlantic. Thanks very much for any help.
Satish
March 27, 2022
I am flying from Singapore to Phoenix. I have two separate tickets: Singapore to LAX (by Singapore Airlines) and then LAX to Phoenix (by American Airlines). I need a wheelchair. I am traveling with a companion who does not need a wheelchair.
I think my baggage will only be booked to LAX; we must collect baggage at LAX, clear customs, push our baggage to Terminal 4, check-in with AA, clear security in Terminal 4, then go to the gate for domestic travel.
I requested wheelchair assistance with both airlines. Will the wheelchair assistance (that picks me from Singapore plane) push me from Terminal B to Terminal 4 while my companion pushes our four-check-in luggage pieces? Am I required to take a shuttle? I strongly prefer this over taking an ADA shuttle from Terminal B to 4 (if that is possible).
Any guidance/suggestion is appreciated.
Jarrod West
March 31, 2022
Hi Statish,
Yes, the wheelchair transit should take you to your next gate. Safe travels!
Jana
August 01, 2022
Since Terminal 4 is connected by bridge to Tom Bradley International, can I clear TSA security in terminal 4 for an international flight, which seems easier than waiting three hours or more in the international security line? Thank you.
Jarrod West
August 15, 2022
Hi Jana,
Yes, you should be able to clear there.
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