Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
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Pickup at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Exit on the arrivals level (downstairs)
When you’re ready open the Uber app to request a ride to your destination. Choose the LAX airport transportation option that suits your group and luggage needs.
For curbside pickups at LAX, select UberBlack, UberBlack SUV, or Lux.
For UberX, XL, Comfort, Select, or Pool, walk or shuttle to LAX-it. Look for LAX-it signage in the terminal to identify where shuttles are available.
LAX-it
Walk or take an LAX-it shuttle on the arrivals (lower) level curbside. They are expected to come every 5 minutes, and travel time to LAX-it is typically 15 minutes or less. You can also walk from Terminals 1, 2, 7, and 8.
Once in LAX-it
Find your Uber pickup point:
- UberX: either curbs 2, 3 or 4
- Comfort, UberXL, Select and POOL: back portion of curb 2
Note: UberBlack and UberBlack SUV pick up at the terminal on the outer island curb.
Meet your driver
Go to your assigned LAX pickup location as specified by the app. Please note: this location may not always be at your nearest exit. Your driver’s name, license plate, and car color will show in the app. Verify your ride before you get in. If you can’t find your driver, contact them through the app.
LAX Airport Map
LAX is the largest airport on the West Coast, serving more airlines than any other airport in the United States. LAX has 8 terminals in addition to the Bradley International Terminal.
Top questions from riders
- Do drivers using Uber pick up at LAX?
Yes. Go to this list of airports around the world where you can request a ride with Uber.
- How much will an Uber trip to LAX cost?
Down Small The cost of an Uber trip to (or from) LAX depends on factors that include the type of ride you request, the estimated length and duration of the trip, tolls, and current demand for rides.
You can see an estimate of the price before you request by going here and entering your pickup spot and destination. Then when you request a ride you’ll see your actual price in the app based on real-time factors.
- Where do I meet my driver for an airport pickup?
Down Small Pickup locations may depend on the type of ride you request and the size of the airport. Follow the instructions in the app about where to meet your driver. You can also look for signs that point to designated airport rideshare zones.
If you can’t find your driver, contact them through the app.
- What does LAX stand for?
Down Small The airport code LAX stands for “Los Angeles.” The first 2 letters signify the city abbreviation “LA”; the “X” was apparently added randomly when airport codes changed from 2 letters to 3 in the middle of the 20th century.
What to do at LAX Airport
Early for your flight? Hungry? See what amenities are available at the airport when you get there.
Visit the official LAX Airport website to check hours of operation and any service changes.
- Lounges
Down Small - American Airlines Admirals Club (Lounge)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Burger King (Fast Food, located after TSA)
- Panda Express (Asian, located after TSA)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken (Fast Food, located after TSA)
- PF Changs (Asian, located after TSA)
- Pret A Manger (Grab and Go, located after TSA)
- Planet Hollywood (American, located before TSA)
- Earl of Sandwich (Sandwiches, located before TSA)
- Navarre (Healthy, located after TSA)
- Chicken Guy (American, located after TSA)
- Umami Burger (Burgers, located after TSA)
- Bars
Down Small - Vino Volo (Bar, located after TSA)
- Santa Monica Brew Works (Bar, located after TSA)
- Shopping
Down Small - See’s Candies (Sweets, located after TSA)
- New Beauty (Health/Beauty, located after TSA)
- LEGO (Toys, located after TSA)
- ALLSAINTS (Clothing/Accessories, located after TSA)
- TMZ (Newsstand/Books, located after TSA)
- InMotion (Electronics, located after TSA)
- Book Soup (Newsstand/Books, located after TSA)
- Los Angeles America! (Souvenirs/Gifts, located after TSA)
- Tumi (Travel, located after TSA)
- Travel Market (Travel, located before TSA)
- Lounges
Down Small - Etihad Airways First & Business Class Lounge (Lounge)
- Los Angeles International Lounge (Lounge)
- Korean Air KAL Lounge (Lounge)
- oneworld International Business Lounge (Lounge)
- Star Alliance First Class Lounge (Lounge)
- The Emirates Lounge (Lounge)
- Air New Zealand Elite Priority One Lounge (Lounge)
- The Centurion Lounge (Lounge)
- Star Alliance Business Class Lounge (Lounge)
- Qantas Airways International First Lounge (Lounge)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Chick-fil-A (Fast Food, located after TSA)
- Panda Express (Asian, located after TSA)
- California Pizza Kitchen (Pizza, located after TSA)
- Einstein Bros. Bagels (Breakfast, located after TSA)
- The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (Coffee/Tea, located after TSA)
- Betcha Burger (Burgers, located after TSA)
- Ace Tacos (Mexican/Latin, located after TSA)
- Urth Caffe & Bar (Cafe, located after TSA)
- Reilly s Irish Pub (Bar, located after TSA)
- Rock & Brews Concert Bar and Grill (Bar, located after TSA)
- Bars
Down Small - Reilly s Irish Pub (Bar, located after TSA)
- Rock & Brews Concert Bar and Grill (Bar, located after TSA)
- Shopping
Down Small - Kiehl’s (Health/Beauty, located after TSA)
- MAC Cosmetics (Health/Beauty, located after TSA)
- Brookstone (Electronics, located after TSA)
- Be Relax (Health/Beauty, located after TSA)
- I Love LA (Souvenirs/Gifts, located after TSA)
- SOL Surf (Clothing/Accessories, located after TSA)
- Treat Me Sweet (Sweets, located after TSA)
- Stellar News Express (Newsstand/Books, located after TSA)
- The New Stand (Gate 11A) (Newsstand/Books, located after TSA)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Starbucks (Coffee/Tea, located after TSA)
- Starbucks (Coffee/Tea, located before TSA)
- Jersey Mike’s (Sandwiches, located after TSA)
- Breeze (Grab and Go, located after TSA)
- Pick Up Stix (Asian, located after TSA)
- Barneys Beanery (American, located after TSA)
- BUILT (Custom Burgers) (Burgers, located after TSA)
- SeaLegs Wine Bar (Bar, located after TSA)
- Fresh Brothers Pizza & Sandwiches (Pizza, located after TSA)
- SLAPFISH Modern Seafood Shack (Seafood, located after TSA)
- Bars
Down Small - SeaLegs Wine Bar (Bar, located after TSA)
- Shopping
Down Small - Univision (Newsstand/Books, located after TSA)
- InMotion (Electronics, located after TSA)
- CNBC Smartshop (Newsstand/Books, located after TSA)
- SPANX (Clothing/Accessories, located after TSA)
- Lounges
Down Small - Delta Air Lines Delta Sky Club (Lounge)
- USO Lounge (Lounge)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Jamba (Juice, located after TSA)
- NATIVE (Bar, located after TSA)
- Alfred (Coffee/Tea, located after TSA)
- Homeboy (Sandwiches, located after TSA)
- Fat Sals (Sandwiches, located after TSA)
- Yakumi (Asian, located after TSA)
- Chicken + Beer (American, located after TSA)
- Bars
Down Small - NATIVE (Bar, located after TSA)
- Shopping
Down Small - A/K Blvd (Convenience, located after TSA)
- InMotion (Electronics, located after TSA)
- Hudson Non Stop (Newsstand/Books, located after TSA)
- Gameway (Toys, located after TSA)
- Hudson News (Newsstand/Books, located after TSA)
- Hudson Evolve (Newsstand/Books, located after TSA)
- Hudson Newsstand (Gate 31A) (Newsstand/Books, located after TSA)
- Hudson Newsstand (Gate 35) (Newsstand/Books, located after TSA)
- Lounges
Down Small - Delta Air Lines Delta Sky Club (Lounge)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Starbucks (Coffee/Tea, located before TSA)
- Dunkin Donuts (Coffee/Tea, located after TSA)
- Campanile (American, located after TSA)
- Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza (Pizza, located after TSA)
- Natural Break (Grab and Go, located after TSA)
- La Provence Patisserie and Cafe (Cafe, located after TSA)
- Nescafe Kiosk (Coffee/Tea, located before TSA)
- LA Life Market Kiosk (Grab and Go, located after TSA)
- Shopping
Down Small - See’s Candies (Sweets, located after TSA)
- Destination LA (Souvenirs/Gifts, located after TSA)
- Entertainment Weekly Newsstand (Newsstand/Books, located after TSA)
- Hudson Booksellers (Newsstand/Books, located after TSA)
- Sunglass Hut (Clothing/Accessories, located after TSA)
- Tech on the Go (Electronics, located after TSA)
- Lounges
Down Small - American Airlines Flagship Lounge (Lounge)
- American Airlines Admirals Club (Lounge)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Lemonade (Grab and Go, located after TSA)
- Coffee Corner (Coffee/Tea, located after TSA)
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Coffee/Tea, located after TSA)
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Coffee/Tea, located before TSA)
- Ford’s Filling Station (Grab and Go, located after TSA)
- Loteria! Grill (Mexican/Latin, located after TSA)
- Farmers Market Grill (Grab and Go, located after TSA)
- Farmers Market To Go (Grab and Go, located after TSA)
- Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market & Bistro (Grab and Go, located after TSA)
- Rock & Brews Concert Bar & Grill (Bar, located after TSA)
- Bars
Down Small - Rock & Brews Concert Bar & Grill (Bar, located after TSA)
- Shopping
Down Small - F A O SCHWARZ (Toys, located after TSA)
- See’s Candies (Sweets, located after TSA)
- I Love LA (Souvenirs/Gifts, located after TSA)
- Rip Curl (Clothing/Accessories, located after TSA)
- LA Times Newsstand (Newsstand/Books, located after TSA)
- Hollywood Reporter (Newsstand/Books, located before TSA)
- Magic Johnson Sports (Souvenirs/Gifts, located after TSA)
- Lounges
Down Small - American Airlines Admirals Club (Lounge)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Dunkin’ Donuts (Coffee/Tea, located before TSA)
- BLD (Grab and Go, located after TSA)
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Coffee/Tea, located after TSA)
- Klatch Coffee (Coffee/Tea, located after TSA)
- Ashland Hill (American, located after TSA)
- Wolfgang Puck Express (Grab and Go, located after TSA)
- Loteria!! Grill (Mexican/Latin, located after TSA)
- LA Life (Grab and Go, located after TSA)
- B Grill By BOA Steakhouse (American, located after TSA)
- LA Life Quick Market (Grab and Go, located after TSA)
- Bars
Down Small - Rolling Stone Bar & Grill (Bar, located after TSA)
- Shopping
Down Small - Book Soup (Newsstand/Books, located after TSA)
- Hudson News (Newsstand/Books, located after TSA)
- Pier No. 7 (Convenience, located after TSA)
- Hugo Boss (Clothing/Accessories, located after TSA)
- Bartel’s Harley Davidson Store (Souvenirs/Gifts, located after TSA)
- Lounges
Down Small - United Airlines Polaris Lounge (Lounge)
- United Airlines United Club (Gate 71A) (Lounge)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Panda Express (Asian, located after TSA)
- Carl’s Jr (Fast Food, located after TSA)
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Coffee/Tea, located after TSA)
- Stella Bar (Bar, located after TSA)
- Engine Co. No. 28 (American, located after TSA)
- Bars
Down Small - Stella Bar (Bar, located after TSA)
- Shopping
Down Small - E! News (Newsstand/Books, located after TSA)
- People News (Newsstand/Books, located after TSA)
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LAX visitor information
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the 5th-busiest airport in the world based on passenger numbers, serving more than 84 million travelers annually. Located 18 miles (29 kilometers) from downtown Los Angeles, it is about a 35-minute drive to LA’s city center in ideal road and traffic conditions.
LAX Airport terminals
LAX Airport has 9 passenger terminals, with a total of 128 gates. LAX Airport lounges can be found in most terminals. You can plan your trip using the information below.
LAX Terminal 1
- Southwest
LAX Terminal 2
- Aerolitoral
- Aer Lingus
- Aeroméxico
- Delta
LAX Terminal 3
- Delta
- Virgin Atlantic
- WestJet (check-in: Terminal 2)
LAX Terminal 4
- American
LAX Terminal 5
- Allegiant
- American
- American Eagle
- Frontier
- Hawaiian
- JetBlue
- Spirit
- Sun Country
LAX Terminal 6
- Air Canada
- Alaska
- Boutique Air
- Ethiopian
- Mokulele
- Viva Aerobus
- XL Airways France
LAX Terminal 7
- United
- United Express
LAX Terminal 8
- United
- United Express
LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Aeroflot
- Air China
- Air France
- Air New Zealand
- Air Tahiti Nui
- Alitalia
- All Nippon
- Asiana
- Austrian
- Avianca (check-in: Terminal 3)
- British Airways (B)
- Copa (check-in: Terminal 3)
- Cathay Pacific
- China Airlines
- China Eastern
- China Southern
- El Al
- Emirates
- Etihad
- EVA Air
- Fiji
- Hainan
- Hong Kong
- Iberia
- InterJet (check-in: Terminal 3)
- Japan Airlines
- KLM
- Korean Air
- LATAM
- LOT Polish
- Lufthansa
- Norwegian Air
- Philippines
- Qantas
- Qatar Airways
- Saudia
- Scandinavian
- Sichuan
- Singapore
- Southwest (check-in: Terminal 1)
- SWISS
- Turkish
- Volaris
- WOW
- Xiamen
LAX Airport international concourse
Los Angeles Airport international flights board in the Tom Bradley International Terminal from Gates 101 to 159. LAX Airport offers nonstop flights to 67 cities in 34 countries.
Dining at LAX
If you’re looking for LAX Airport food, more than 100 dining options are available between the 9 terminals, including coffee shops, fast-food chains, and restaurants offering table service. Most dining choices are available post-security. Additionally, travelers can find a number of LAX Airport bars throughout the terminals.
Getting around LAX
The LAX Airport shuttle provides passenger transportation between the terminals. Alternatively, it’s approximately 3 to 5 minutes to walk between each terminal. Travelers can board the LAX Airport shuttle under the LAX Shuttle & Airline Connections blue sign on the Lower/Arrivals Level islands in front of each terminal.
Things to do at LAX
The LAX Art Program provides permanent public art plus rotating exhibitions featuring local and regional artists, with locations throughout the terminal buildings. LAX Airport shops can be found across all terminals and range from newsstands to international high-end fashion. Spas are located in Terminal 5 and between Gates 154 and 156 in the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Currency exchange at LAX
Los Angeles Airport currency exchange offices are located on the departures level post-security in Terminals 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and Tom Bradley International Terminal, and on the arrivals level in Terminals 2, 5, 6, and Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Hotels near LAX
Whether you have a layover or an overnight flight delay, or you need a place to stay for a visit near LAX, there are more than 40 hotels and accommodations nearby.
Points of interest near LAX
- Griffith Park
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Rodeo Drive
- Santa Monica Pier
Find more information about LAX here.
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