Dec 27, 2013, 5:53 am
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Delta-Delta Minimum Connecting Times at LAX
(Note the below times apply only if both flights are DL-marketed; the MCTs may be different for flights marketed by other airlines)
Domestic - Domestic: 40 minutes
- If you're connecting from T2/T3 to TBIT, then the MCT is 1 hour.
Exception:
- If you're connecting from T2/T3 to TBIT, then the MCT is 1 hour, unless you're flying ATL-LAX-PPT or JFK-LAX-PPT, in which case MCT is 45 minutes even if connecting from T2/T3 to TBIT.
Exception:
- If you're coming from a Canadian airport with preclearance, it is considered a domestic arrival for MCT purposes and the domestic - domestic connection times above apply.
Exceptions:
- If you're coming from a Canadian airport with preclearance, it is considered a domestic arrival for MCT purposes and the domestic - international connection times above apply.
- If your connection is from TBIT to TBIT, the MCT is 2 hours for an international-international connection.
- If you're arriving from SYD and not connecting from TBIT to TBIT, the MCT is 1 hour, 50 minutes for an international-international connection. (If you're arriving from SYD and the connection is TBIT to TBIT, the 2 hour MCT in the bullet point above applies.)
- If you're on one of the following flight routings, and the first flight arrives into TBIT, the MCT is 1 hour, 50 minutes for an international-international connection:
- CUN-LAX-BNE
- CUN-LAX-MEL
- CUN-LAX-SJO
- CUN-LAX-SYD
- PVR-LAX-HND
- HND-LAX-LHR
Minimum Connection Transfer Time at Los Angeles (LAX): The Definitive Thread
Nov 24, 2025 | 5:44 am
#856
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Hi all
We are flying from AMS with KLM in April (Saturday) to LAX and have a connecting flight with Delta (same ticket) to HNL 1h55 later. We have no GE, so we would need to stand in line at immigration and also recheck our baggage. I understood from the forum this after baggage claim near the connecting flights. I know this is very challenging and everything would need to go right (so hopefully no delay in the inbound flight), but would you have some directions here (like a map, picture or vid) where to locate the baggage recheck and how to get the fastest to terminal 3 (I believe our Delta flight is departing there) ? We would need to go through TSA again. Just want to be prepared as much as possible.
Many thanks for your help !
We are flying from AMS with KLM in April (Saturday) to LAX and have a connecting flight with Delta (same ticket) to HNL 1h55 later. We have no GE, so we would need to stand in line at immigration and also recheck our baggage. I understood from the forum this after baggage claim near the connecting flights. I know this is very challenging and everything would need to go right (so hopefully no delay in the inbound flight), but would you have some directions here (like a map, picture or vid) where to locate the baggage recheck and how to get the fastest to terminal 3 (I believe our Delta flight is departing there) ? We would need to go through TSA again. Just want to be prepared as much as possible.
Many thanks for your help !
There is baggage recheck right after you pick up the bags. There are signs and its pretty obvious.
Last time I flew I to D at LAX, I walked from TBIT (the international terminal) to T5 (wasnt on DL). It wasnt that big of a deal. Theres an airside walkway or you can walk outside. Either way works. Again, there are signs and its not hard. Its maybe a 5-10 min walk.
Nov 24, 2025 | 5:49 am
#857
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That's sufficient time but some people would find it "tight". Your HNL flight will almost certainly depart from T3, which is right next to TBIT and is connected airside. You don't really need a map or a lot of advance prep, just enter the US, collect your bags, recheck, and then clear security and walk to T3. There are signs and plenty of people can direct you at each step to the next step. This is not a particularly complicated transfer, don't worry too much (also, DL has a decent amount of LAX-Hawaii flights so you should have recovery options if something does go off the rails).
Mar 12, 2026 | 1:19 pm
#858
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We're flying DL AKL-LAX in D1 then DL LAX-LAS on a separate booking. We only have about 1:45 (as we didn't want to wait 4 hours for the next flight to LAS). We have GE. Does it make the most sense to get through GE, get bags, customs then walk over to D1 check-in and re-check bags? Seems like it's the closest to Bradley anyway and we should be eligible to use it and hopefully have some time for D1 Lounge since we're arriving in D1. I haven't connected INT-DOM in LAX in a long time.
Now that GE is re-opened, will it be relatively quick to get through just before 6am?
Thanks.
Now that GE is re-opened, will it be relatively quick to get through just before 6am?
Thanks.
Mar 12, 2026 | 1:55 pm
#859
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We're flying DL AKL-LAX in D1 then DL LAX-LAS on a separate booking. We only have about 1:45 (as we didn't want to wait 4 hours for the next flight to LAS). We have GE. Does it make the most sense to get through GE, get bags, customs then walk over to D1 check-in and re-check bags? Seems like it's the closest to Bradley anyway and we should be eligible to use it and hopefully have some time for D1 Lounge since we're arriving in D1. I haven't connected INT-DOM in LAX in a long time.
Now that GE is re-opened, will it be relatively quick to get through just before 6am?
Thanks.
Now that GE is re-opened, will it be relatively quick to get through just before 6am?
Thanks.
Mar 12, 2026 | 4:18 pm
#862
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I've done Oz-LAX a few times recently arriving at or just before 6 AM. You'll have plenty of time for the D1 lounge. D1 security will be quick and whisk you directly up to the lounge, and the staff is very switched on to people who are grabbing a bite before getting on one of the morning eastbound flights.