Average TSA wait times at LAX by hour of day, based on historical data and traveler reports.
| Time | Avg Wait | Data Source |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5 min | Historical |
| 1:00 AM | 5 min | Historical |
| 2:00 AM | 5 min | Historical |
| 3:00 AM | 6 min | Historical |
| 4:00 AM | 18 min | Historical |
| 5:00 AM | 23 min | Historical |
| 6:00 AM | 30 min | Historical |
| 7:00 AM | 35 min | Historical |
| 8:00 AM | 33 min | Historical |
| 9:00 AM | 32 min | Historical |
| 10:00 AM | 30 min | Historical |
| 11:00 AM | 29 min | Historical |
| 12:00 PM | 26 min | Historical |
| 1:00 PM | 23 min | Historical |
| 2:00 PM | 21 min | Historical |
| 3:00 PM | 20 min | Historical |
| 4:00 PM | 18 min | Historical |
| 5:00 PM | 18 min | Historical |
| 6:00 PM | 18 min | Historical |
| 7:00 PM | 20 min | Historical |
| 8:00 PM | 22 min | Historical |
| 9:00 PM | 22 min | Historical |
| 10:00 PM | 14 min | Historical |
| 11:00 PM | 7 min | Historical |
The current estimated TSA security wait time at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 17 minutes (estimated data, last updated 6/4/2026, 5:35:20 PM).
The quietest time for TSA security at Los Angeles International Airport is typically around 1:00 AM with an average wait of 5 minutes. The busiest time is around 7:00 AM with waits averaging 35 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport has 9 TSA security checkpoint(s): Terminal 1 Checkpoint, Terminal 2 Checkpoint, Terminal 3 Checkpoint, Terminal 4 Checkpoint, Terminal 5 Checkpoint, Terminal 6 Checkpoint, Terminal 7 Checkpoint, Terminal 8 Checkpoint, Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Yes, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offers TSA PreCheck lanes. PreCheck wait times are typically 30-50% shorter than general screening lanes.
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