Los Angeles International Airport - LAX
Located in the state of California, USA, Los Angeles Airport is the third largest airport in the world. Its daily connections with all major cities in North America and all five continents make it an excellent port of call for exploring new horizons.
Information
Check-In Counter and Opening Times
- Counter positions : A24 to A30
- Opens: 3 hours prior to departure (3 hours 30 minutes during peak season)
- Closes: One Hour prior to departure.
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Recommended Check-In Time and hours of operations
- Opens: 3 1/2 hours prior to departure
- Closes: One Hour prior to departure.
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Minimum Connection Times
- Domestic to International : 1 1/2 hours
- International to International: 2 hours
- International to Domestic: 2 hours
Recommended: Allow 3 hours for connections at LAX
Baggage
Most major airlines can transfer baggage through to Tahiti. Baggage transfer may not be available on some low-cost carriers. Please check with your airline prior to travel.
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Terminal and Connections
Air Tahiti Nui operates its non-stop flights to Papeete (PPT) and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) from the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Most Air Tahiti Nui departures operate from the Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC), an extension of TBIT connected by a passenger tunnel equipped with moving walkways. Passengers connecting between Paris and Tahiti can benefit from the MSC’s streamlined transit facilities, including dedicated immigration and TSA security screening.
Passengers continuing their journey on an Air Tahiti Nui partner airlines should follow the airport signage and flight information displays to the appropriate departure gate or terminal.
For connections to other terminals, passengers may either walk or use the "Airline Connections Shuttle", located outside the terminal on the Arrivals Level outside the terminal.
On rare occasions, flights may depart from a remote gate. In these cases, passengers will board a shuttle bus from the gate and be transported directly to their aircraft. Regardless of the assigned departure gate, passengers should always proceed to the Tom Bradley International Terminal and follow airport signage and information displays for the latest gate assignment.
Passengers arriving at the Midfield Satellite Concourse North (MSC North) should note that immigration processing and baggage claim are located in the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT).
Full-Service Lounges
The Star Alliance Lounge welcomes passengers traveling in Poerava Business Class and Club Tiare GOLD members.
This VIP area is located on level 6 of the Clock Tower, in the central atrium of the LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal boarding area.
Before your flight, the Los Angeles Airport lounge welcomes you in an elegant setting.
A dining area provides a selection of menus, snacks and refreshments for you to enjoy while you wait. Various amenities and entertainment options are also available for your comfort: showers, television, magazines, internet access and WiFi hotspot, telephone, fax and printer.
Want to enjoy the best possible comfort when departing from Los Angeles? Choose the Lounge Pass option to complete your reservation in Moana Economy or Mānava Premium class, and enjoy all the services of the Star Alliance Lounge.
This lounge is open daily between 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. (Hours may vary, check Star Alliance for the latest updates).
