Airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport is a major gateway to the city centre and Southern California's most popular destinations. Compare transfer options to Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and nearby beach cities, and plan your journey with ease.
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Luggage
About Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport is the main international airport serving Los Angeles and the wider Southern California region. Opened in the late 1920s as Mines Field, it has grown into one of the world's busiest airports and a key gateway to the United States' West Coast.
The airport is located roughly 18 miles southwest of Downtown Los Angeles and operates passenger services across nine terminals: Terminals 1 through 8 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal. This terminal structure supports a broad mix of domestic, international and connecting traffic.
LAX is connected to the city and surrounding areas by freeways, shuttle services, public buses, taxis, ride-share, private transfers and rental cars. Travel times to central Los Angeles vary considerably depending on traffic.
Passengers can use a wide range of facilities, including shops, restaurants, lounges and onward travel services, making the airport a practical starting point for trips to Hollywood, the beaches and destinations across Southern California.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Los Angeles International Airport operates passenger flights from nine terminals: Terminals 1 through 8 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). TBIT handles most international carriers, while the numbered terminals serve a mix of domestic and some international flights operated by airlines such as Southwest, Alaska, American, Delta and United.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Los Angeles International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Los Angeles International Airport to hotels, city destinations, business districts and other locations across the Los Angeles area.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from LAX, business meetings, events or journeys around Los Angeles.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Los Angeles International Airport for independent travel around Los Angeles and onward journeys to Southern California destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between LAX, hotels, event venues, conference centres and other destinations.
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