Terminals · Los Angeles Int'l

LAX Terminal 1

Southwest, JetBlue and Frontier and other carriers fly from Terminal 1. Terminal 1 covers Gates 9–18B. You clear security right there, so check today's live LAX wait before you leave.

Wayfinding diagram for finding your gate inside a terminal, following overhead signs from security through the concourse. — Finding your gate: past security, follow the overhead signs by gate number and concourse rather than the terminal name alone.

LAX TSA wait times todayLive security waits by checkpoint, the forecast, and your Leave-By Time.

Which airlines use Terminal 1 at LAX?

These airlines fly from Terminal 1 at LAX. Tap one for its gates, check-in hall, and whether it recently moved terminals.

What gates are in Terminal 1, and where do you check in?

Gates 9–18B. Ticketing and bag drop are on the upper (Departures) level.

Where is security in Terminal 1 at LAX?

One TSA checkpoint on the Departures level, with a TSA PreCheck lane. Lines still swing by the hour, so check LAX wait times by terminal and head to the fastest open lane. Not sure how long to budget? How long does airport security really take breaks it down by the hour.

How do you get to and from Terminal 1 at LAX?

SkyLink (LAX Automated People Mover / APM). A post-security departures-level walkway links Terminal 1 to Terminals 2 and 3. Landside, free shuttle buses reach the other terminals. The SkyLink people mover is still in testing and not yet open to riders. Terminals 2 and 3 are a short walk; Terminal 8 sits about 2 miles away at the far end of the horseshoe.

Changing terminals on a connection? Check the minimum connection time you need, and see all LAX terminals on the airport map.

Accessibility and getting around Terminal 1

Accessibility. Elevators and escalators connect the arrivals and departures levels, with step-free routes to the gates.
Domestic or international? Mostly domestic; a few smaller international carriers check in here, then ride a shuttle to the TBIT West Gates to board.
Past security. Grab-and-go counters and sit-down spots past security.They're handy once you're through, but they shouldn't change when you leave home.

Cheap LAX parking — comparedFind the lot closest to Terminal 1 and fold the shuttle into your Leave-By Time.

Terminal 1 layout verified June 27, 2026against the airport's own sources. Terminals do change — we date every update.

Common questions about LAX Terminal 1

Which airlines use Terminal 1 at LAX?

Southwest (Terminal 1), JetBlue (Terminal 1), Frontier (Terminal 1), Sun Country (Terminal 1) use Terminal 1 at LAX. Tap an airline for its gates, check-in hall, and whether it recently moved.

What gates are in Terminal 1, and where do you check in?

Terminal 1 covers Gates 9–18B. Ticketing and bag drop are on the upper (Departures) level.

Where is security in Terminal 1 at LAX?

One TSA checkpoint on the Departures level, with a TSA PreCheck lane. Waits swing by the hour, so check LAX wait times by terminal and head to the fastest open lane before you get through security.

How do you get to and from Terminal 1 at LAX?

A post-security departures-level walkway links Terminal 1 to Terminals 2 and 3. Landside, free shuttle buses reach the other terminals. The SkyLink people mover is still in testing and not yet open to riders. Terminals 2 and 3 are a short walk; Terminal 8 sits about 2 miles away at the far end of the horseshoe.

You know Terminal 1. Now get the exact minute to walk out your door — built from today's live LAX security wait and your drive.

See your Leave-By Time →

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Terminals · Los Angeles Int'l

LAX Terminal 1

Southwest, JetBlue and Frontier and other carriers fly from Terminal 1. Terminal 1 covers Gates 9–18B. You clear security right there, so check today's live LAX wait before you leave.

LAX TSA wait times todayLive security waits by checkpoint, the forecast, and your Leave-By Time.

Which airlines use Terminal 1 at LAX?

These airlines fly from Terminal 1 at LAX. Tap one for its gates, check-in hall, and whether it recently moved terminals.

What gates are in Terminal 1, and where do you check in?

Gates 9–18B. Ticketing and bag drop are on the upper (Departures) level.

Where is security in Terminal 1 at LAX?

How do you get to and from Terminal 1 at LAX?

Changing terminals on a connection? Check the minimum connection time you need, and see all LAX terminals on the airport map.

Accessibility and getting around Terminal 1

Accessibility. Elevators and escalators connect the arrivals and departures levels, with step-free routes to the gates.
Domestic or international? Mostly domestic; a few smaller international carriers check in here, then ride a shuttle to the TBIT West Gates to board.
Past security. Grab-and-go counters and sit-down spots past security.They're handy once you're through, but they shouldn't change when you leave home.

Cheap LAX parking — comparedFind the lot closest to Terminal 1 and fold the shuttle into your Leave-By Time.

Terminal 1 layout verified June 27, 2026against the airport's own sources. Terminals do change — we date every update.

Common questions about LAX Terminal 1

Which airlines use Terminal 1 at LAX?

Southwest (Terminal 1), JetBlue (Terminal 1), Frontier (Terminal 1), Sun Country (Terminal 1) use Terminal 1 at LAX. Tap an airline for its gates, check-in hall, and whether it recently moved.

What gates are in Terminal 1, and where do you check in?

Terminal 1 covers Gates 9–18B. Ticketing and bag drop are on the upper (Departures) level.

Where is security in Terminal 1 at LAX?

One TSA checkpoint on the Departures level, with a TSA PreCheck lane. Waits swing by the hour, so check LAX wait times by terminal and head to the fastest open lane before you get through security.

How do you get to and from Terminal 1 at LAX?

You know Terminal 1. Now get the exact minute to walk out your door — built from today's live LAX security wait and your drive.

See your Leave-By Time →