The biggest problem with this TSA mess is that there's no consistency. I got to LAX terminal 4 yesterday at 10 a.m., and the precheck line was 4 minutes. ⏱️ 4m
Last updated: Mar 24, 2026 09:25 AM ET — 4 reports across 1 days
LAX security wait times remain very short. The official LAX website reported 2 minutes (Mon Mar 23, 10:10 AM ET), and CNN's airport tracker also showed 2 minutes (Mon Mar 23, 5:04 PM ET). Early morning travelers had similar experiences: one passenger cleared security in 20 minutes after arriving at 3:40 AM (Mon Mar 23, 10:28 AM ET).
Terminal 4 specifically showed quick PreCheck processing, with one traveler reporting a 4-minute PreCheck line when arriving around 10:00 AM (Mon Mar 23, 11:19 AM ET). Wait times appear consistent across different times of day based on available reports.
For your LAX travel, plan to arrive 2 hours before domestic flights—standard TSA recommendations—though current conditions suggest you'll likely clear security much faster. The consistently short waits across multiple reports and terminals indicate no current congestion issues at LAX.