TERMINALLY BUSY Know which terminal you're flying out of before you head to LAX. Terminal 6, which services Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Air Canada, is towards the end. Unless you take the short cut near Terminal 1, you're going to be crawling through five other terminals before you get to yours. Since Alaska is the primary airline, this hub is constantly bustling. Gates are small, and there's never enough seating as you get closer to take-off. Food options are okay, though the longest line is always the one at Starbucks. You'll have to hunt for your water bottle water filler, but it's there. One advantage of this active terminal is that you only have to drive by two others when you exit. Disadvantage? If you're taking a shuttle, sometimes they're full before they arrive. After a long flight, that is terminally disappointing! read more

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This star doesn't accurately reflect my opinion, because I'd need a 0 star option for that. 1. No agents at the arriving flights terminal.... Couldn't find a single one. 2. When you do find one, they're clueless. It seems they're as confused about the horrible signage and directions around the airport as well. I had an agent tell me to stand next to "the green pillar" to wait for an uber.... But she pointed at a purple one.... Assuming she was colorblind, I looked for a green pillar. I found it. Called my uber, waited next to it. Turns out? You don't wait next to the pillars at all. You take them to the Ride app section and get picked up there. Not sure why that's so hard to articulate, "wait by that green pillar, and a shuttle will take you to where you wait for an uber" would've been a pretty damn simple direction, but again, the agents here are VERY confused. read more

Like most of LAX terminal 6 is dated and feels tired and worn out. Nothing is convenient. Security line was blessedly short and fairly quick with TSA precheck. Walked to wahoo's fish tacos for a restaurant that had breakfast offerings past screening. Only other option that I am aware of is Starbucks which always has a crazy long wait and line. Waiting for our group to be called for boarding the public address system is hard to hear and words were difficult to understand. It is what it is. LAX is never my first choice of airports but is often the only airport that offers non stop flights to locations that i want to visit. I'll continue to fly through LAX. read more

Los Angeles, California... One of my most favorite places to visit. I used to arrive at LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), but in stopped because Hawaiian Airlines got moved over to Tom Bradley Airport (International Flights) instead of being at Terminal 5. I strongly disliked dragging my luggage from Tom Bradley Airport to Terminal 5 where the rental car shuttles were. I tried Long Beach Airport, but they close early and so do the Rental Car Companies... then I get stuck without a rental car if my flight is delayed. I switched to Ontario International Airport, but this time, I needed a red eye flight which LAX had because of the merger with Alaska Airlines. It's complex, but there are some benefits (such as more flight chouces) to switching back to LAX. I'm super happy that we landed at Terminal 6. Why? 1. The rental car shuttles stop here! 2. There are several restrooms between the gate and Baggage Claim 3. Directional signs are clear and numerous 4. The environment is modern, bright, spacious, and clean. Perhaps I will return to Terminal 6 in the near future! read more

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This Terminal is okay. Could have more restaurants though. Some of the seating areas are small as well.

4th Star for it's continued efforts of improvement. Here is my story: I've been in and out of Terminal 6 numerous times. But at the present time, Terminal 6 is my "so called Hub" for my domestic travels. Terminal 6 is the home for Hawaiian and Alaska (airlines I frequent) followed by American to the left (Terminal 4 and 5) and United to the left (Terminal 6 and 8). Both American and United are carriers who take me East across the continent. The PROS 1. updated and current eateries 2. IF you have connecting flights, underground tunnels taking you to Terminals 5 and Terminal 7) so no need to deal with TSA once you are in Terminal 6 3. IF you have connecting flights, departure level corridors which take you to Terminals 5 or 7 also without having to check in with TSA again 4. Clean 5. Wifi charging ports available 6. Duty Free Shops inside terminal 6 The CONS 1. TSA, Clear, Global all need improvements in system and procedure 2. Baggage Claim area in Terminal 6 sometimes flow over to Terminal 5 Baggage Claim Carousels 3. Arrival and Departure Monitors need some work (been there regularly and each time, monitors down) But, a necessity if you're on Alaska or Hawaiian and a few other carriers Safe travels! read more

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I really appreciated how efficient and helpful TSA was here, especially since I didn't have to take all my electronics out of my luggage and could just let everything pass through as is. It definitely helped make the security process feel much smoother and less stressful. Waiting for and boarding our flight also went pretty smoothly overall. The only downside was that the seating near our gate was completely full, so we had to sit by a nearby gate until boarding started. But once we got on the plane, everything went great! We even ended up arriving a few minutes earlier than expected read more

LAX Terminal 6 - Airport Terminals Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The LAX Terminal 6 primarily serves Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, and Alaska Lounge is also located in this terminal. The terminal is relatively new overall, although lack of maintenance, such as broken restrooms, and I don't quite like the food options here. read more

LAX Terminal 6 - Airport Terminals Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Doing another review for LAX terminal six although I did do one for LAX as well but only reference specifically to terminal six so let me reiterate this terminal is sad small dilapidated. It needs some help and no matter what they've done over the years it's only like putting lipstick on a pig. If possible please avoid terminal six at all costs not only due to sheer size and the poor state in which it is in, but also the very few to no choices for food and entertainment here. read more

Like many others, I try to avoid LAX whenever possible--but sometimes it's just unavoidable b/c LAX offers the most flight options at better price points. That said, when I do have to fly out of here (even for domestic flights), I make it a point to arrive 2-3 hours early. The unpredictability traffic, or parking availability and TSA line lengths is enough to make me anxious, and giving myself extra time just for peace of mind. Not much to add that hasn't already been said: the drop off/departure traffic is a nightmare all the time but worse during holiday season, and signage still somehow manages to be both overwhelming and unclear. And, I always somehow water filling stations until it's too late. But planning ahead and getting here A TAD early, I was able to grab one hour playing video games at Game Way lounge and later got ice coffee/fries at Habit while people watching. Hahahah read more

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There are some things that I really love about Terminal 6. All the gates for Alaska Airlines is right out the security. Starbucks and other eatery / snack stands are right nearby. But if you want to visit the Amex Centurion Lounge or anything other than the Alaska Lounge, you are in no luck. It's $60 something / hr to use the Alaska lounge if you don't have their pass or credit card or flying First Class. The Centurion Lounge is quite a hike and will require walking all the way to the Tom Bradley International Terminal which is nowhere close. The waiting area near the Terminal 6 Gates are crowded and unpleasant. Too bad there's no good dining options besides the lousy pizza or burger joints. read more

9/4/2025 - Upon arrival at the Terminal 6, the check in process is so cool, a friendly staff reissued my boarding pass with my Global Entrance privileges in 2 minutes so that I can proceed to the TSA PRECHK security gates quickly. Yes, I still had to take my belt and shoes off during the security check. Quickly walked to the gate 15 minutes before the boarding will take place. Wish list: This airline App will have the place to enter the Global Entrance number so that I would have to go to the TSA PRECHK area right away without first stopping at the check-in counter! read more

LAX Terminal 6 - Boarding Area at the Gate - Airport Terminals Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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It's too cold like 50F I was so sleepy from having only 2 hrs sleep last night but I was unable to sleep, my flight got delayed. It's a small n new terminal. I don't see any eateries either except for a 3rd rate joint, a lousy sandwich for $18! I just took off another star. read more

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LAX is a tough airport to get through with all the construction and some of them have really bad ways you currently need to get to your gate (I'm looking at you Terminal 4) but terminal 6 overall is pretty easy to get through and has options for food and drink past security. I also found the TSA staff to be friendly and helpful! (thank you for your service!). read more

Air Canada, Alaska, Horizon and Hawaiian Airlines occupies T6. It recently got a major million dollar modernization to update the terminal creating more space, renovating the counter check-in areas, baggage claims, and concourses. TSA Precheck line went well. Immediately clearing security, you'll find Starbucks which was extremely packed. Don't worry there is also Peet's Coffee as an alternative. Many food options, retail stores and Duty Free before heading to your flight. If on a long layover, T6 has Alaska Airlines Lounge. I'm not quite sure if there is another airport lounge that would welcome AMEX credit card holders. read more

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This terminal had Wolfgang Puck: the kitchen. Habit Burger. California Pizza kitchen and a bar, from what I recall. When you're waiting you usually want to eat. I was pleased with the choices. The prices are ridiculous but the food was cool. read more

I love LAX and Alaska Airlines On my way to Puerto Vallarta Yay for my vacation Well deserved read more

LAX Terminal 6 - Airport Terminals Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I fly through terminal 6 for Hawaiian which isn't terrible. Much better than when Hawaiian Airlines was part of Tom Bradley. My last trip was in October and now it's January 2026 and I find out that they got rid of one of the only hydration/water stations near gates 66-69??? Hello??? The habit didn't have any opportunity for water either so we walked all the back to where Starbucks was and found the only water station in the terminal post TSA. You want us dehydrated, don't you, terminal 6. Also 6 stalls in the women's restroom for 8 gates? Who designed this? read more

I traveled internationally with Alaska and this terminal is easy then the International one 2 terminals down at LAX. I checked in online and got my passport verified and with no checkin, plus preTSA - easy and fast breeze through everything. I got to my gate from drop off outside within 7-10mins easily. The Terminal is not that big but long log hallway. Staff is nice and friendly. And Alaska is great on time and service. read more

LAX Terminal 6 - Airport Terminals Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's not awful. That's the best recommendation I can give it. It has a decent selection of restaurants, clean bathrooms. The waiting areas are very small and there aren't enough seats. Some of the seats have chargers, that's nice. It's not fantastic but it's also not the worst ever. read more

I received a text before I made it r my gate telling me the Wi-Fi will not be available on this flight. If this wasn't an emergency I would have postponed another couple days. Flying Alaska is not for me and like Spirit I will never fly this airlines again these seats are too tight for anyone over 6' tall. I will not be returning back to California on this airlines. No phone charging smh I regret this flight with Alaska Airlines. read more

LAX Terminal 6 - A booklet on this airline's I never flew before. - Airport Terminals Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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3 stars It's not the worst part of LAX I've flown out of, so 3 stars. My flight was with Alaskan and, at 5am, the lines were minimal. Getting through TSA was a breeze for me and the walk to my terminal was the shortest distance I've ever walked. This terminal did feel smaller than some others, but I'm not disappointed by it. Plus there are breakfast & coffee options open at that time. Starbucks, Peets, Wahoo!, The Habit, & CPK are here. I bought a premade, good-sized breakfast burrito from Off the Road (I think that's what the restaurant was called)...it was fairly priced as far as airport food goes ($12-something). This is an opinion on departing flights, not arrivals. read more

Arriving and departing LAX at terminal 6 was very easy, especially for Alaska Airlines flights. If you're departing LAX and coming on the free airport shuttle bus, terminal 6 is towards the very end and it wasn't super crowded or complicated in mid-December/weekdays. If arriving at LAX, public transportation system works very well too. I usually look for the free M bus going to LAX metro transit center bus in the bright pink pole area outside of baggage claim and ground transportation area. It takes me to my $1 bus ride if staying in Torrance. There weren't many people on it when departing LAX. Quick and easy. Terminal 6 has foods/beverages/shops, but their smoothie spot was around $16-$20 per smoothie. Extremely expensive here. You can grab a pizza at California Pizza Kitchen or other restaurants. Salads and sandwiches are roughly $10-$15 each, especially at delis/food markets. It really wasn't crowded this year, at least not in mid-December. No long lines. Terminal 6 turned out pretty good so far, but depending on the day/time, LAX does get the heavy thick layer of fog/mist here. read more

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This is the busiest airport in Los Angeles. No matter the time of day there will be traffic. Allow enough time to navigate to gate and to get through TSA. read more

LAX Terminal 6 - Airport Terminals Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good thing about this terminal, it's towards the end so leaving is easy. Bad thing, it's toward the end and getting there can be a bitch with traffic. You could cut through the middle as there's a road that leads there. We tend to always fly out of here as it's a main hub for Puerto Vallarta. Recommend self check in and a carry on if you want something simple and easy. TSA pre check wasn't that busy, maybe because it was still pretty easy. read more

LAX Terminal 6 - Airport Terminals Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Landed in Terminal 6 via Alaska Airlines. Very busy terminal. Clear signage, able to navigate out to the shuttle area to get to the rental car agency. read more

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We took the 70 Express bus from Union Station to LAX for $12.50, and it ended up being a really nice, smooth ride. It was easy, affordable, and honestly less stressful than driving or dealing with rideshare traffic. Once at LAX, there were no lines and everything moved efficiently. I'd always heard how bad LAX could be, so I gave myself plenty of extra time--but it wasn't nearly as chaotic as expected. Overall, while LAX has a reputation for being difficult, this experience was surprisingly smooth. It's still a big, busy airport, but with the right timing and transportation choice, it can be much better than people make it out to be. read more

The last time that I had flown out of terminal 6 was when Delta Airlines was in this terminal. I had booked my flight through Hawaiian Airlines, but the flight was operated by Alaska Airlines. With all of the recent renovations, this was one of the better terminals. The improvements made the place brighter and somewhat modern, but the old structure still remained. They do have some of the best food options at LAX such as The Habit and Wahoo's. read more

LAX Terminal 6 - Airport Terminals Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I think they need better signage here to show where the designated check in spot is. We ended up going to the nearest TSA checkpoint where we were dropped off by our shuttle and they ended up telling us we could go through there but would have to walk down to the correct gates. It ended up being a blessing in disguise because we got through security super quickly and finding where to go wasn't an issue after that. The line at the other checkpoint looked pretty busy as we walked past it lol! read more

We flew Alaska Airlines to Cabo San Lucas and the terminal here is nice! They could use more coffee places within this section of the terminal because the lines are a nightmare! Way too many people trying to get a cup of coffee having to wait 30 minutes! Ridiculous! read more

Great customer service from the Alaska Airlines check in agents. It's a Friday morning and it's a typical hustle and bustle kind of day. Restaurants are available to grab a bite to eat but at a hefty price. read more

LAX Terminal 6 - It's now Alaska Airlines - Airport Terminals Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I have been to Alaska's LAX terminal 6 before, actually recently, and it was very satisfying. Or was I asleep? Because this time, the experience was a fiasco. Let's give credit where it is due. Alaska has been doing very well in this airline space, conquering productive travel routes, at an impressive pace. However, the real litmus test of the all round fidelity of an airline's business is when you have to use more of their areas and actually move around. The restrooms at the terminal are small and there are lines. I recognize that other airlines also use this terminal, but I am specifically talking about the domain that is all Alaska, all gates are all Alaska. The food areas are jammed. And the gate areas clogged. Alaska also keeps changing gate numbers on numerous flights. Furthermore, the gate agents are always on the intercom, and that too loudly, one after the other. There is vocal overload. This time it was constant and goes on over and over and over again. Did the gate attendants drink too much coffee? All going on constantly over an hour before boarding time. 30 minutes before boarding I was getting close to a headache. Why are they so loud? Are all those of us sitting by the gates hearing impaired? The Alaska Airlines app compounded the misery. It started during online check in 24 hours before. They repeatedly ask for passport information (yes, I was flying international), but wouldn't take it, every field that you enter after a minute or two, it disappeared ....so a lot of reentry was involved with no success. After that, they ask you to scan the passport. That worked. Why not ask just for that scanning in the first place? The app also tells you that food is available for online pre ordering, but the system is clunky and doesn't put it through. To top it off, once on the aircraft, all of the stewards, lack customer service finesse. Just not a good experience. Or was it just a bad day? read more

Terminal 6 is one of the main terminals of LAX. Its the main departing terminal of Air Canada. They have a few check-in kiosk for faster service. Moreover, T6 has some of the friendliest, competent and professional staff and security. Duty free, souvenir shops and other food stores are available. T6 is clean, spacious albeit need a make over because you'll see some of the rugs in the boarding gates are old. Overall, it's just an okay terminal. read more

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Crispy chicken sandwich was all dry and junk basically. Service was ok it is located in Terminal 6 at LAX. read more

Easy in and out at this terminal. Overall the airport can be overwhelming. Ask for help if needed - lots of people to ask. Quick baggage claim through Alaska airlines. Clean. Great food variety. read more

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Disorganized, understaffed, confusing--my first impression trying to check in at Alaska Airlines. Once you get through that mess to the security clearance area, it gets a bit better (except for the understaffed part). My carry-on was flagged to get looked at more closely but they had to stop using the xray machine to have the staff monitoring that move over to the closer inspection side. So that backs up the flow behind us... We wanted to get food at CPK before our 6-hr flight, and again not great. Used the QR code to order and pay online and then it tells you a pickup time at the counter. I go there at the designated time and it's not there, so i wait. I see several other people come and go to pick up their orders. After 10 min I ask a staff person if they could check on the status of mine. They look confused and start asking around. it turns out only my order was kept at a different counter where people check in to be seated at the restaurant. Random? The only reason i gave 2 stars rather than 1 was that the staff were friendly and trying to be helpful. The main critique is the poor organization overall. read more

This terminal actually functions really efficiently, going through TSA nice and smooth no hassles. Thank God they have a Starbucks and not some off brand for coffee prior to boarding and it's close to the skyway at 60. read more

What's the deal with no help? The information booth was empty. No one could answer any questions. You would think with international arrivals someone would be there. They have no help and the people who work there when asked shrug their shoulders. Luckily I asked a lady waiting for her guest and she helped me. LAX is by far the worse airport ever read more

LAX Terminal 6 - Crappy service here r - Airport Terminals Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We all gotta fly out of somewhere, right? LAX is still a work in progress, and Terminal 6 could use some updating. The vendor area inside is OK, with a Wolfgang Puck and a Wahoo concession, but there are some long walks and outside the concession area, the terminal is dated. read more

What a dump! Needs to be renovated . Thought I was in a bus station. Embarrassing that a mejor airport had terminal in this condition. read more

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