Los Angeles Airport Departures

LAX departures today

Sometimes various unforeseen circumstances (for example, weather conditions or an emergency) force the pilot-in-command or the airport's services to disrupt the planned schedule. The best way to keep informed of all flight changes and know first if the route is delayed, canceled, or departs on schedule, is to use a free track service available by email subscription. Once you have entered our web page, you can see a window for typing in your email and flight number to receive notifications about all updates regarding flight status. In the table below you can see the list of routes and the Los Angeles Airport departure times.

FAQs about Los Angeles International Airport departures

How do I pass time at LAX?

While waiting for the flight travelers can enjoy diverse services provided by Los Angeles Airport. Below you can find the detailed list of things to pass time at LAX with fun:

• Pets Unstressing Passengers (PUP) service saves travelers from anxiety giving stress relief and comfort through interaction with friendly animals.
• Shopping spots include beauty & fragrance stores, jewelry, and accessories shops with items from world-famous brands.
• Food courts, restaurants, cafes, and bars.
• Lounges with complimentary snacks, a broad selection of drinks, Wi-Fi access, and comfy resting zones to spend time at the Los Angeles Airport arrivals and departures areas quietly.
• Spa, aromatherapy, and massage amenities are available at Be Relax Spa at T1.
• Public art exhibitions, media walls, sculptures, and paintings.
• Flight Path Museum & Learning Center which are the unique aviation and aerospace museums in Southern California.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the terminals.

Can I stay in LAX Airport overnight?

To facilitate passengers' maximum comfort during their stay at the airport, LAX provides a range of amenities for rest and sleepovers. There are armchairs and couches where you can take a nap before departure or between connecting flights:

• In the T1 building, inside the security zone, you can find a long couch at the top of the stairs.
• T4 and T7 have chairs set up in triangle configurations, which provides some private space.
• T6 facility offers armrest-free benches placed in the Arrival zone, next to the luggage reclaim area.
• In the International Terminal, near Gate 148, travelers can lie down on comfy couches.

If you would like to escape from the busy and noisy public zones of the LAX Airport departures terminal, you can get some shut-eye in one of the LAX lounges. As a bonus, guests will be invited to taste complimentary snacks and drinks, get Wi-Fi access, and use personal workspaces. Some of the lounges allow to purchase a day pass, annual membership, or pay at the entrance without prior reservation (subject to availability):

• Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
• Alaska Lounge
• American Airlines Admirals Club
• Delta Sky Club
• KAL Lounge
• Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse.

The airport also offers a range of “awake” options while away the time:

• Restaurants and cafes
• Shopping experience
• Watching exhibitions in the Flight Museum, etc.

If your overnight layover in the airport is not long and you only need a calm spot to take a shower and recharge before your next flight, you can book a room in one of the numerous hotels near LAX.

How many hours before my flight should I be at LAX?

Passengers of the local flights should arrive at the airport two hours before the departure and three hours before an international route departure. Please note that from 9 am to 5 pm on weekdays, the airport is especially overloaded, which can provoke queues. So, some time to spare will not be superfluous.

Is LAX departures upper or lower level?

The main LAX structures are arranged in the shape of the U letter, with a two-level road and parking spots placed inside of the 'U' and all the terminal buildings on the outside. LAX departure terminals can be found on the upper floor of LAX. Check the detailed airport map to quickly find necessary locations.

Where should you drop off passengers at LAX Airport?

Those drivers who intend to drop off passengers at LAX should keep in mind that access to the airport building is currently restricted to those with valid tickets, assistants of ticketed travelers, and airport staff. This measure was introduced for healthy and safety reasons. Travelers can be dropped off in the Terminal Parking Structures based on the upper floor (Departures area).

How many departure gates does LAX have?

LAX has a total of 146 gates spread across nine passenger terminals. Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) has at its disposal 18 gates. In the T1 facility, travelers can find the gates numbered 9 to 18B. In T2, Gates 21-28 are situated. Los Angeles Airport departures in T3 has four boarding gates (30 - 33), while T4, T5, and T6 boarding areas are divided into 10 departure gates: Gates 40 - 49, 50 - 59, and 60 - 69 respectively. The boarding for flights departing from T7 and T8 is carried out from Gates 70-88.

Can I take my dog to LAX?

Pets are allowed at LAX, but keep in mind that dogs off-leash is prohibited at the airport premise with the only exception being in special fenced-in relief stations.

Travelers can walk pets in one of three outdoor dog parks and eight indoor relief areas. To reach the outdoor spots, move to the Lower (Arrivals) floor. Once you've passed the safety control point, you will see the indoor pet relief stations next to Gates 13, 21, 52B, 62, 73, the T3 atrium, and on either side of the TBIT/T-4 Bridge.

The airport's pet policy demands to keep pets inside their carriers except when going through security or at a pet relief station.