Traffic at LAX is impossible lately. Just have hotel van/Uber drop you off at the Hyatt and walk in. I like to have them drop me at the buss stop under the overpass... 5~8 min to term 7 KCM depending on pace. Maybe faster to term 1.

That said, LA has been a great base. Also, covering the satellite airports has not been too bad. The extra pay you get for crosstown airport still covers Uber... if your UA