Seattle > Los Angeles > Brisbane (Australia): Do I stay airside at LAX?

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If I am doing SEA LAX (DELTA), LAX BNE (VA), can I stay airside at LAX and avoid LAX TSA.etc?

Long story short:

  • First time travelling to the USA. Heard plenty TSA / CBP / LAX horror stories. Want to make sure I've got all my ducks in a row.
  • Short layover (< 2 hours) in LAX.
  • AU citizen travelling on AU passport. Visa waiver program.
  • Booked as a single trip.
  • Delta SEA LAX and Virgin Australia LAX BNE.
  • Virgin and Delta are partners - the Delta flight is codeshared to Virgin Australia, and the whole trip was booked via Virgin Australia.
  • I am checking baggage which I want to go all the way through.

I have read the following:

My itinerary states:

  • The Delta SEA LAX flight arrives at T2
  • The Virgin LAX BNE flight departs from T3. I believe this to be false as surely VA would fly out of TBIT as this is where their flights arrive? I believe VA checks in at T3 but flies out at TBIT. This seems to be what the above documentation says.

I have concluded:

  • I will arrive at LAX T3
  • I do not / cannot claim my baggage as it will be tagged through to Australia without me needing to transfer it.
  • Thus I can stay airside at LAX and walk or use the free shuttle to get from T3 to TBIT.
  • I board at TBIT avoiding LAX security.

I was concerned about outgoing immigration/passport control in the US but I've been led to believe that this is all electronic in the US and occurs when you check in with your airline.

Any additional insight is appreciated. Thanks.






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Is LAX connected airside?

There are no physical airside connections between any of the other terminals. Inter-terminal connections between terminals 1, 2, and 3, and between them and the other terminals, require passengers to exit security, then walk or use a shuttle-bus to get to the other terminal, then re-clear security.

Can I leave LAX during a layover Covid?

Re: Can I leave the LAX airport during our layover? Since any connection in the usa involves immigration, once thru that you can go anywhere your heart desires since you will have entered the country.

How long does customs and immigration take in LAX?

Passing through immigration and customs at LAX takes between 30-90 minutes. This time can reduce/increase depending on the number of people currently waiting, the number of TSA officers on duty, and the number of flights that have landed at the airport at the same time.

Can you stay overnight at LAX airport?

Can I stay overnight at LAX airport? Yes,. The most convenient spots to sleep at this airport are inside the security zones, past check-in, where you can lay on comfortable seats or the carpeted floor.



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