Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) - LAX Hotels

Los Angeles Airport - LAX

A major travel hub for the Pacific Rim region, Los Angeles International Airport - usually called by its three-letter code, LAX - is the third busiest airport in the world. It's about 30km (20mi) southwest of Downtown LA. If you can, try to avoid LAX gridlock by flying into one of the region's domestic airports: Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (BUR) is about 25km (15mi) northwest of Downtown, Long Beach Airport is about 40km (25mi ) south, John Wayne Airport/Orange County (SNA) is about 65km (40mi) southeast in Santa Ana, and Ontario International Airport (ONT) is about 65km (40mi) east. With all these options, finding a flight or connection to just about anywhere on the continent is never a problem. Departure tax is included in the ticket price.

Airport Terminal Information

Each terminal at Los Angeles International Airport serves several airlines and a large number of destinations. Each terminal has a variety of restaurants, bars, newsstands and shops. Business services, banks and ATMs are also available.

Terminal 1

Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 1 serves America West, Southwest and US Airways. It contains gates 1-13.

Terminal 2

Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 2 serves Air Canada / Canadian, Air China, Air Mobility Command, Air New Zealand, Allegro-Airlines, American Trans-Air, Avianca, Hawaiian Air, KLM, Miami Air, Northwest, Skyservice, Virgin Atlantic and World Airlines (AMC).

Terminal 3

Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 3 serves Alaska, Frontier, Horizon, Midwest Express, American Airlines, Spirit and TWA. It contains gates 30-39.

Terminal 4

Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 4 serves American Airlines and American Eagle. It contains gates 41-48.

Terminal 5

Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 5 serves Aeromexico, Air Jamaica, Air Tahiti Nui, China Southern, Delta, Legend Airlines and Swissair. It contains gates 50-58.

Terminal 6

Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 6 serves Continental Airlines, Copa Airlines, National Airlines, Skywest Airlines and United. It contains gates 60-69.

Terminal 7

Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 7 serves United, United / Shuttle and United Express. It contains gates 70-78.

Terminal 8

Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 8 serves United / Shuttle. It contains gates 80-88.

Los Angeles International Airport is served directly by shuttle, bus, and taxi. Public transportation is also available for travel both to and from the airport.

Transportation from LAX - Book Los Angeles (LAX) Airport Transfer

More likely than not, you'll be picking up a rental car at the airport. All of the Major Car-Rental Companies keep extra-large fleets in the neighborhood immediately surrounding the airport and operate their own complimentary shuttles to and from the terminals. When you exit the baggage claim area, simply step outside to the outer curb, where a green-and-white sign will indicate the waiting area for rental-car-company shuttles; most companies circle every five to 10 minutes.

Comfortable and reliable door-to-door shuttle service is offered by SUPERSHUTTLE (310/782-6600 or 800/554-3146). Expect to pay between $15 and $35 (plus tip) per person, depending on your destination. Reservations are unnecessary for arrivals, but they're a must for your return trip to the airport. Also, be prepared to stop for other passengers (and expect an extra-early pick-up time on your return trip.

Car rentals at the airport

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