Melbourne to LA to Vegas flights

[Vince Alfonzetti]

We are flying with Qantas to Los Angeles in September landing at 7am and then need to transfer for a flight to Las Vegas at 10.25am in terminal 6
There is one ticket so the baggage should be transferred to the plane .
Plan is to walk to terminal 6 so to avoid re entering security queues .
Is this achievable as its only 3hrs 25 minutes between flights

 

[serfty]

We are flying with Qantas to Los Angeles in September landing at 7am and then need to transfer for a flight to Las Vegas at 10.25am in terminal 6
There is one ticket so the baggage should be transferred to the plane .
Plan is to walk to terminal 6 so to avoid re entering security queues .
Is this achievable as its only 3hrs 25 minutes between flights

On arrival into Los Angeles you will clear immigration, pick up your bags, clear customs and then just before you exit landside you will see a baggage redeposit facility.

Deposit your bags and after exiting into the arrivals hall turn tight and go right to the end where you will find the TBIT transit security.(They may ask to see your AA boarding pass.)

Once through, head up and follow the signs through to T6.

It represent more of a walk than going outside, but TBIT transit security will generally be much quicker than standard security at T4, T5 or T6.

 

[Himeno]

Didn't you already ask this? LAX QF to QX (Horizon Air) transit question

 

[Vince Alfonzetti]

On arrival into Los Angeles you will clear immigration, pick up your bags, clear customs and then just before you exit landside you will see a baggage redeposit facility.

Deposit your bags and after exiting into the arrivals hall turn tight and go right to the end where you will find the TBIT transit security.(They may ask to see your AA boarding pass.)

Once through, head up and follow the signs through to T6.

It represent more of a walk than going outside, but TBIT transit security will generally be much quicker than standard security at T4, T5 or T6.

Great advice , cheers

 

[Vince Alfonzetti]

Didn't you already ask this? LAX QF to QX (Horizon Air) transit question

I did but just received flight details with more information and changed times for landing and departure and now only 3.5 hrs between flights . Really appreciate any thoughts

 

[justinbrett]

Probably just add to your existing thread

For the record you can probably get to T6 quicker walking outside, it’s just whether T6 TSA is much slower than TBIT. It’s a bit of a hike airside from TBIT.

 

[Vince Alfonzetti]

Probably just add to your existing thread

For the record you can probably get to T6 quicker walking outside, it’s just whether T6 TSA is much slower than TBIT. It’s a bit of a hike airside from TBIT.

Just downloaded an app called MyTsa on iPhone and actually has delay times for all airports and reciprocal terminals …very good app

 

[serfty]

Just downloaded an app called MyTsa on iPhone and actually has delay times for all airports and reciprocal terminals …very good app

As per my earlier reply, it is generally faster to use the TBIT transit security.

Another factor to consider is what class of travel or would you have have oneworld status.

 

[Quickstatus]

t so the baggage should be transferred to the plane .

While you can get the bags tagged to LAS, you still need to pick it up from the arrival carousels at LAX, then drop off the bags at the TBIT baggage drop off area
Renter TBIT and use the security checkpoint as per @SYD

 

[justinbrett]

As per my earlier reply, it is generally faster to use the TBIT transit security.

Another factor to consider is what class of travel or would you have have oneworld status.

But a longer distance to walk to T6.

About 5 minutes if you go outside. I timed about 15 minutes to T6 from the QF lounge.

 

[serfty]

But a longer distance to walk to T6.

It may be, however it is generally quicker to use the TBIT transit. Walking a little further after a long flight is normally good as well.

 

[justinbrett]

It may be, however it is generally quicker to use the TBIT transit. Walking a little further after a long flight is normally good as well.

Depends. I have TSA Pre now, I reckon T6 could be quicker. Walking in fresh air, with possible sun, also good after a long flight.

 

[RooFlyer]

Fresh air at LAX? I love the smell of kerosene in the morning!

 

[serfty]

Depends. I have TSA Pre now, I reckon T6 could be quicker. Walking in fresh air, with possible sun, also good after a long flight.

Umm ... September Mornings at LAX - Fresh air??

As for TSA precheck, it would be a consideration if available. I don't have it (and likely wont) nor do I expect the OP to have it.

I have answered on the basis of the OP travelling economy without status.

If they were travelling Business or have Sapphire status the the T4 Flagship is the best lounge and I would definitely avoid going up to T5 / T6 for security.

 

[Himeno]

Umm ... September Mornings at LAX - Fresh air??

Freah air on World Way? At any time?

 

[justinbrett]

Umm ... September Mornings at LAX - Fresh air??

As for TSA precheck, it would be a consideration if available. I don't have it (and likely wont) nor do I expect the OP to have it.

I have answered on the basis of the OP travelling economy without status.

If they were travelling Business or have Sapphire status the the T4 Flagship is the best lounge and I would definitely avoid going up to T5 / T6 for security.

There's a lot of factors, if I have an evening flight out of TBIT I will always use T4 TSA, it's much faster than TBIT at that time of day (which is a zoo with all the Trans Pacific flights). Last time I came through the TBIT > T4 connector TSA point it took a good 25 minutes (not including the walk) as they closed one of the two lanes down and the guy was asking for secondary checks on just about every bag.

The point is there are options. TBIT is not necessarily the fastest. T6 TSA is pretty quick IME.

 

[serfty]

I will always use T4 TSA, it's much faster than TBIT at that time of day

T4 is being refurbished with the renovations expected to be completed in 2028. The only T4 security available in recent times has been for Flagship and TSA Pre-Check.

I was never referring to TBIT security upstairs, only the transit security at the arrivals level as referenced in post #2.

 

[justinbrett]

T4 is being refurbished and T4 security has been closed to non TSA Pre-Check in recent times. (Renos expected to be completed in 2028).

Sounds like that might make the TBIT connector point busier then?

I was never referring to TBIT security upstairs, only the transit security at the arrivals level as referenced in post #2.

I got it. I was making a point that time of day plays a big factor. Unfortunately TSA don't seem to break down their stats by checkpoint any more (not that I can see), but they do say for 8am average TSA wait is less 15 minutes (one of the quietest times of the day). Whichever route you decide to take it's not going to make or break your connection, if you have 3:25 scheduled.

My original comment:

For the record you can probably get to T6 quicker walking outside, it’s just whether T6 TSA is much slower than TBIT. It’s a bit of a hike airside from TBIT.

Not advocating for one or the other. Just pointing out the are options with pros & cons.