LAX · Los Angeles · Terminal T4
American Airlines Check-in at Los Angeles International Airport
American Airlines departs from Terminal T4 at Los Angeles International Airport. Online check-in opens 24h before departure.
American Airlines check-in rules at LAX
Step-by-step at Los Angeles International Airport
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Check in online
Open the American Airlines app or website 24 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal T4
American Airlines flights at LAX depart only from Terminal T4. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at T4 main hall
Bag-drop 3 hours before departure (long-haul) / 2 hours (domestic), closes 45 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate T4 gates 40–48E, plus connections to TBIT for international
Allow 10–20 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes (domestic) / 45 minutes (international) before departure; gate closes 15 minutes before.
Boarding American Airlines at LAX
Terminal T4 notes
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Typical gates
American Airlines flights typically depart from gates T4 gates 40–48E, plus connections to TBIT for international.
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Walk time
Expect 10–20 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
T4 has Earls Kitchen, multiple food court options. Connected airside to T5 (Spirit, Frontier).
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Lounges
Admirals Club T4 (Business + ConciergeKey + OneWorld Sapphire), Flagship Lounge (Flagship First/Business at TBIT for international).
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. AA offers children's meals on international long-haul.
Known issues at LAX with American Airlines
International AA flights at TBIT (some)
Problem: Some AA international flights depart from Tom Bradley International (TBIT) instead of T4 — varies by route.
Solution: Verify terminal on booking. T4 connects airside to TBIT via the West Gates connector.
BA codeshare flights at TBIT
Problem: AA-numbered LAX-LHR flights are often operated by BA from TBIT — different terminal.
Solution: Check 'Operated by'. If BA, go to TBIT and use ba.com.
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