How Many Terminals Does LAX Have? Complete Terminal Guide

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has 9 terminal areas. Each terminal has its own airlines, gates, TSA checkpoints, restaurants, and shops. Here's a complete breakdown of every terminal at LAX.

All Terminals at LAX

Terminal 1

• Airlines: Southwest Airlines
• Gates: Gates 1–18
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 1 Security Checkpoint — TSA PreCheck available
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 1 Baggage Claim, Lower Level
• Dining: Rock & Brews, Starbucks, Dunkin', Lotería Grill

Terminal 2

• Airlines: Delta Air Lines (Domestic)
• Gates: Gates 21–28
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 2 Security Checkpoint
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 2 Baggage Claim, Lower Level
• Dining: Shake Shack, Cassell's Hamburgers, See's Candies

Terminal 3

• Airlines: Delta Air Lines (Domestic & Regional)
• Gates: Gates 30–39
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 3 Security Checkpoint
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 3 Baggage Claim, Lower Level
• Dining: Lemonade, Panda Express, Starbucks

Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT)

• Airlines: Air Canada, Air France, All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Emirates, Etihad, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, LATAM, Lufthansa, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines
• Gates: Gates 130–157
• TSA Checkpoint: TBIT Security Checkpoint — enhanced international screening
• Baggage Claim: TBIT Arrivals Hall, Lower Level
• Dining: Umami Burger, Border Grill, Petrossian, Vino Volo, The Larder at Burton Way

Terminal 4

• Airlines: American Airlines
• Gates: Gates 40–49
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 4 Security Checkpoint — connected to TBIT airside
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 4 Baggage Claim, Lower Level
• Dining: Wolfgang Puck, Chili's, McDonald's

Terminal 5

• Airlines: American Airlines, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Spirit Airlines
• Gates: Gates 50–59
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 5 Security Checkpoint
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 5 Baggage Claim, Lower Level
• Dining: Real Mex Cantina, Hudson Nonstop, Starbucks

Terminal 6

• Airlines: Alaska Airlines, Boutique Air, Copa Airlines
• Gates: Gates 60–69B
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 6 Security Checkpoint — TSA PreCheck available
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 6 Baggage Claim, Lower Level
• Dining: Earthbar, Point the Way Café, Wahoo's Fish Tacos

Terminal 7

• Airlines: United Airlines
• Gates: Gates 70–75B
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 7/8 shared Security Checkpoint
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 7 Baggage Claim, Lower Level
• Dining: True Food Kitchen, The Habit Burger Grill

Terminal 8

• Airlines: United Airlines
• Gates: Gates 80–88
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 7/8 shared Security Checkpoint
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 8 Baggage Claim, Lower Level
• Dining: Homeboy Industries Homegirl Café, Dunkin'

How to Find Your Terminal at LAX

The fastest way to find your terminal is to use our Terminal Finder tool — select LAX and your airline, and you'll instantly see your terminal, gates, and TSA checkpoint. You can also check your airline's app or boarding pass, or visit the official LAX website for terminal maps.

Getting Between Terminals

Large airports like LAX typically have people movers, shuttle buses, or underground trains connecting terminals. Check signage after security for inter-terminal connections. Always allow extra time if you need to change terminals during a connection. See our connecting flights guide for minimum connection times.

For the complete LAX terminal guide with maps, dining, parking, and more, see our full LAX airport guide.

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