Flying from LAX Airport soon or planning to pick up or drop off loved ones? We have accumulated all the necessary information on both international and Los Angeles domestic airport arrivals & departures, as well as commonly asked questions about transit, to make your or your loved one’s travel plans go as seamlessly as possible.
At LAX airport, the check-in and baggage drop-off deadline is generally 40 minutes before departure time for flights within the USA and 60 minutes for internatinal flights. Boarding can take place, at the latest, 15 minutes before departure time.
If you pass these deadlines, it is possible that your seat will be allocated to a waiting passenger. Thus, it is advisable to arrive sufficiently in advance so as not to miss your flight:
• 3 hours in advance for long-haul flights
• 1h30 in advance for flights in France and medium-haul
If you wish to reserve parking at Los Angeles airport, we recommend that you start your reservation approximately 30 minutes before your desired arrival time at the airport.
Depending on your itinerary or your choice of airline, you may take your flight or land at a specific terminal. However, we strongly encourage you to review the information on your ticket and follow updates regarding your flight.
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To avoid spending too much to park as close as possible to your boarding terminal, we advise you to book a valet parking service in LAX. You can leave your vehicle with a driver in front of the terminal who will park it for you in a nearby car park. To benefit from the best prices, consult our selection of the cheapest car parks at Los Angeles airport.
ParkFellows, in accordance with LAX Airport’s official website's tips, recommends being at the airport 3 hours before an international flight. If you are looking for car parking at Los Angeles Airport whilst travelling, we recommend arriving at the car park 30 minutes before you need to be at the check-in desks, particularly for those parking at a car park with a shuttle service to take you to and from the airport. If you plan to park with an on-site, official LAX Airport car park, you will need less than 10 minutes to get from the car park to the check-in desks if the car park is within walking distance.
