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Los Angeles spreads across a vast basin, so the best airport depends on where you are staying. LAX is the main gateway, but several smaller airports sit within driving distance.

Airports

LAX · Los Angeles International
The main gateway, on the west side near the coast.
BUR · Hollywood Burbank
A smaller airport that is convenient for Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley.
SNA · John Wayne (Orange County)
A good option if you are staying in Orange County.
LGB · Long Beach
A small, easy airport near the southern part of the region.
ONT · Ontario International
An inland airport that suits trips to the eastern suburbs.

Best time to go

Spring and fall are comfortable. May and June often bring a coastal marine layer of morning cloud, and summer is a busy season.

Getting around

Freeway traffic can turn a short distance into a long trip at rush hour, so allow generous time between the airport and your destination.

Travel notes

If you are flexible about airports, ask for prices into more than one of them. Fares and schedules can differ noticeably.

Airlines with a base here

United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines. Having a base usually means more flights and more connecting options, though not every route is nonstop.

Routes from and to Los Angeles

LAS ⇄ LAX Las Vegas to Los Angeles 240 mi · about 1 h 15 min LAX ⇄ SFO Los Angeles to San Francisco 340 mi · about 1 h 30 min LAX ⇄ PHX Los Angeles to Phoenix 370 mi · about 1 h 30 min LAX ⇄ SMF Los Angeles to Sacramento 370 mi · about 1 h 30 min LAX ⇄ SLC Los Angeles to Salt Lake City 590 mi · about 2 h LAX ⇄ ABQ Los Angeles to Albuquerque 680 mi · about 2 h LAX ⇄ PDX Los Angeles to Portland 830 mi · about 2 h 30 min LAX ⇄ DEN Los Angeles to Denver 860 mi · about 2 h 30 min LAX ⇄ SEA Los Angeles to Seattle 960 mi · about 2 h 45 min LAX ⇄ SAT Los Angeles to San Antonio 1,210 mi · about 3 h 15 min DFW ⇄ LAX Dallas to Los Angeles 1,230 mi · about 3 h 15 min LAX ⇄ AUS Los Angeles to Austin 1,240 mi · about 3 h 15 min LAX ⇄ MCI Los Angeles to Kansas City 1,360 mi · about 3 h 30 min IAH ⇄ LAX Houston to Los Angeles 1,380 mi · about 3 h 30 min LAX ⇄ MSP Los Angeles to Minneapolis 1,530 mi · about 3 h 45 min LAX ⇄ STL Los Angeles to St. Louis 1,590 mi · about 4 h LAX ⇄ MEM Los Angeles to Memphis 1,620 mi · about 4 h LAX ⇄ MSY Los Angeles to New Orleans 1,670 mi · about 4 h ORD ⇄ LAX Chicago to Los Angeles 1,740 mi · about 4 h LAX ⇄ BNA Los Angeles to Nashville 1,790 mi · about 4 h 15 min LAX ⇄ IND Los Angeles to Indianapolis 1,810 mi · about 4 h 15 min LAX ⇄ CVG Los Angeles to Cincinnati 1,900 mi · about 4 h 30 min ATL ⇄ LAX Atlanta to Los Angeles 1,940 mi · about 4 h 30 min LAX ⇄ DTW Los Angeles to Detroit 1,970 mi · about 4 h 45 min LAX ⇄ CMH Los Angeles to Columbus 1,990 mi · about 4 h 45 min LAX ⇄ CLE Los Angeles to Cleveland 2,050 mi · about 4 h 45 min LAX ⇄ CUN Los Angeles to Cancun 2,120 mi · about 5 h LAX ⇄ CLT Los Angeles to Charlotte 2,120 mi · about 5 h LAX ⇄ PIT Los Angeles to Pittsburgh 2,130 mi · about 5 h LAX ⇄ JAX Los Angeles to Jacksonville 2,150 mi · about 5 h LAX ⇄ TPA Los Angeles to Tampa 2,150 mi · about 5 h YYZ ⇄ LAX Toronto to Los Angeles 2,170 mi · about 5 h LAX ⇄ BUF Los Angeles to Buffalo 2,210 mi · about 5 h 15 min LAX ⇄ MCO Los Angeles to Orlando 2,210 mi · about 5 h 15 min LAX ⇄ RSW Los Angeles to Fort Myers 2,230 mi · about 5 h 15 min LAX ⇄ RDU Los Angeles to Raleigh-Durham 2,230 mi · about 5 h 15 min LAX ⇄ DCA Los Angeles to Washington, DC 2,280 mi · about 5 h 15 min LAX ⇄ FLL Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale 2,340 mi · about 5 h 30 min LAX ⇄ MIA Los Angeles to Miami 2,340 mi · about 5 h 30 min LAX ⇄ PHL Los Angeles to Philadelphia 2,400 mi · about 5 h 30 min JFK ⇄ LAX New York to Los Angeles 2,470 mi · about 5 h 30 min LAX ⇄ HNL Los Angeles to Honolulu 2,550 mi · about 5 h 45 min BOS ⇄ LAX Boston to Los Angeles 2,610 mi · about 5 h 45 min LAX ⇄ LHR Los Angeles to London 5,440 mi · about 11 h 45 min LAX ⇄ HND Los Angeles to Tokyo 5,480 mi · about 11 h 30 min LAX ⇄ CDG Los Angeles to Paris 5,660 mi · about 12 h LAX ⇄ FCO Los Angeles to Rome 6,340 mi · about 13 h 30 min LAX ⇄ DEL Los Angeles to Delhi 8,000 mi · about 16 h 45 min LAX ⇄ DXB Los Angeles to Dubai 8,330 mi · about 17 h 30 min LAX ⇄ BOM Los Angeles to Mumbai 8,700 mi · about 18 h 15 min

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Frequently asked questions

Which airport should I use for Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is served by LAX, BUR, SNA, LGB, ONT. With several airports, compare total price, schedule and ground travel from each. See choosing an airport.

When is the best time to fly to Los Angeles?

Spring and fall are comfortable. May and June often bring a coastal marine layer of morning cloud, and summer is a busy season.

How do I get from the airport to Los Angeles?

Freeway traffic can turn a short distance into a long trip at rush hour, so allow generous time between the airport and your destination.

Do you list fares here?

No. A specialist checks live availability for your dates and confirms the full price before payment.