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LAX Terminal 2

Delta, Spirit and WestJet fly from Terminal 2. Terminal 2 covers Gates 20–28. 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 2 at LAX?

These airlines fly from Terminal 2 at LAX. Tap one for its gates, check-in hall, and whether it recently moved terminals.

  • Delta at LAXTerminals 2 and 3 · recently movedT2T3
  • Spirit at LAXTerminal 2 · recently movedT2
  • WestJet at LAXTerminal 2T2

What gates are in Terminal 2, and where do you check in?

Gates 20–28. Ticketing and bag drop are on the upper (Departures) level.

Part of Delta's connected Terminal 2–3 complex; gates link to Terminal 3 airside.

Where is security in Terminal 2 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 2 at LAX?

SkyLink (LAX Automated People Mover / APM). A departures-level walkway connects Terminal 2 with Terminals 1 and 3, and the shared Delta concourse links T2 and T3 past security. Landside shuttles reach the rest. SkyLink isn't open to riders yet. Terminals 1 and 3 are a short walk along the connected departures level.

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 2

  • Accessibility. Elevators and escalators link the levels, with accessible paths from check-in to the gates.
  • Domestic or international? Some international carriers check in here; certain flights board from the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
  • Past security. Local L.A. food brands and cafes along the concourse.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 2 and fold the shuttle into your Leave-By Time.

Terminal 2 layout verified June 27, 2026against the airport's own sources. Terminals do change — we date every update.

Common questions about LAX Terminal 2

Which airlines use Terminal 2 at LAX?

Delta (Terminals 2 and 3), Spirit (Terminal 2), WestJet (Terminal 2) use Terminal 2 at LAX. Tap an airline for its gates, check-in hall, and whether it recently moved.

What gates are in Terminal 2, and where do you check in?

Terminal 2 covers Gates 20–28. Ticketing and bag drop are on the upper (Departures) level.

Where is security in Terminal 2 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 2 at LAX?

A departures-level walkway connects Terminal 2 with Terminals 1 and 3, and the shared Delta concourse links T2 and T3 past security. Landside shuttles reach the rest. SkyLink isn't open to riders yet. Terminals 1 and 3 are a short walk along the connected departures level.

You know Terminal 2. Now get the exact minute to walk out your door — built from today's live LAX security wait and your drive.

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