Airport guide
Flying into Los Angeles International (LAX)
Every venue below has LAX as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a large airport 12 miles from downtown Los Angeles in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 68 venues with 1,517 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026); the closest is Gersten Pavilion at 1.9 miles.
Venues nearest LAX
| Venue | City | From LAX | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gersten Pavilion | Los Angeles | 1.9 mi (3.1 km) | 31 | BUR, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Intuit Dome | Inglewood | 3.7 mi (6.0 km) | 107 | LGB, 14 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| The Kia Forum | Inglewood | 3.9 mi (6.3 km) | 35 | LGB, 15 mi | Hotels |
| SoFi Stadium | Inglewood | 4 mi (6.5 km) | 35 | LGB, 14 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park | Inglewood | 4.1 mi (6.6 km) | 35 | LGB, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center | Redondo Beach | 4.2 mi (6.7 km) | 5 | LGB, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Venice Beach | Venice | 4.3 mi (7.0 km) | 3 | BUR, 17 mi | Hotels |
| The Venice West | Venice | 4.7 mi (7.6 km) | 11 | BUR, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Venice Beach Boardwalk | Venice | 4.8 mi (7.7 km) | 4 | BUR, 16 mi | Hotels |
| The Kult | Los Angeles | 5.3 mi (8.6 km) | 2 | BUR, 16 mi | Hotels |
| The Hermosa Beach Playhouse | Hermosa Beach | 5.4 mi (8.7 km) | 1 | LGB, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Kirk Douglas Theatre | Culver City | 5.5 mi (8.9 km) | 67 | BUR, 13 mi | Hotels |
| The Comedy & Magic Club | Hermosa Beach | 5.7 mi (9.1 km) | 12 | LGB, 15 mi | Hotels |
| The Comedy & Magic Club - Up Close Room | Hermosa Beach | 5.7 mi (9.1 km) | 1 | LGB, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Gardena Cinema | Gardena | 5.7 mi (9.2 km) | 1 | LGB, 11 mi | Hotels |
| The Actors' Gang At The Ivy Substation | Culver City | 5.8 mi (9.4 km) | 27 | BUR, 12 mi | Hotels |
| Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center | Los Angeles | 6.1 mi (9.8 km) | 2 | BUR, 12 mi | Hotels |
| Deep End Live | Redondo Beach | 7.2 mi (11.6 km) | 1 | LGB, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Broad Stage At Santa Monica | Santa Monica | 7.3 mi (11.7 km) | 12 | BUR, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Hollywood Bowl | Los Angeles | 7.3 mi (11.8 km) | 10 | BUR, 11 mi | Hotels |
| The Mint - CA | Los Angeles | 7.9 mi (12.7 km) | 1 | BUR, 10 mi | Hotels |
| The UCLA Nimoy Theater | Los Angeles | 8.2 mi (13.2 km) | 1 | BUR, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Regent Theatre - CA | Los Angeles | 8.5 mi (13.7 km) | 20 | BUR, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Gil Cates Theater At Geffen Playhouse | Los Angeles | 8.6 mi (13.9 km) | 129 | BUR, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Firestone Fieldhouse | Malibu | 18 mi (29.6 km) | 5 | BUR, 23 mi | Hotels |
And 43 more venues in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Palos Verdes Peninsula and Pacific Palisades.
Event weekends near LAX
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues LAX is the first airport for, counted Nov 8, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 68 | Moroccan Lounge | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 57 | Moroccan Lounge | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 35 | Gil Cates Theater At Geffen Playhouse | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 51 | ACB Performance Venue | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 60 | Moroccan Lounge | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 54 | Crypto.com Arena | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 7 | Crypto.com Arena | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 10 | Crypto.com Arena | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 14 | Crypto.com Arena | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 24 | Intuit Dome | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 19 | Broad Stage At Santa Monica | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 25 | Gil Cates Theater At Geffen Playhouse | Search this weekend |
Next events near LAX
Ebony Loren
Moroccan Lounge, Los Angeles, California
The Buena Vista Orchestra
The Wiltern, Los Angeles, California
From about $90.00View TicketsKeller Williams
The Venice West, Venice, California
Jay Leno
The Comedy & Magic Club, Hermosa Beach, California
Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean
Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, California
From about $116.00View TicketsPJ Morton
The United Theater on Broadway - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
From about $69.00View TicketsMon Laferte
The Kia Forum, Inglewood, California
From about $37.00View TicketsYuki Chiba
El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
From about $59.00View Ticketskwn
The Novo, Los Angeles, California
From about $93.00View TicketsBaby Smoove
Regent Theatre - CA, Los Angeles, California
From about $90.00View Tickets
When events near LAX happen
- 65% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 468 of 680 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities LAX serves
| City | Events | From LAX | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,013 | 12 mi | Flights · Hotels · Hostels · Tickets |
| Inglewood | 212 | 3.3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Culver City | 94 | 5.5 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Beverly Hills | 67 | 8.8 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Malibu | 43 | 18 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Palos Verdes Peninsula | 23 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Venice | 18 | 4.5 mi | Flights · Hotels · Hostels · Tickets |
| Hermosa Beach | 14 | 5.7 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Pacific Palisades | 14 | 9.2 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Santa Monica | 12 | 7.1 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Redondo Beach | 6 | 5.7 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near LAX
| Airport | Type | From LAX |
|---|---|---|
| LGB Long Beach International Airport | Large airport | 17 mi |
| BUR Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | Large airport | 18 mi |
| SNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport | Large airport | 36 mi |
| ONT Ontario International Airport | Large airport | 47 mi |
BUR is the second option for 56 of these venues.
Home teams near LAX
- Los Angeles Chargers play at SoFi Stadium (NFL stadium airports).
- Los Angeles Rams play at SoFi Stadium (NFL stadium airports).
- Los Angeles Clippers play at Intuit Dome (NBA arena airports).
- Los Angeles Lakers play at Crypto.com Arena (NBA arena airports).
- Los Angeles Kings play at Crypto.com Arena (NHL arena airports).
- Los Angeles FC play at BMO Stadium (MLS stadium airports).
- Los Angeles Sparks play at Crypto.com Arena (WNBA arena airports).
From our Las Vegas travel guide
Not a realistic substitute in most cases, but worth knowing because people ask. Las Vegas is roughly 270 miles from Los Angeles on Interstate 15: about four hours when the road is clear, and notoriously much longer on a Sunday afternoon when the whole of Southern California is driving home. It makes sense only if you are already in Southern California, or if you want the car anyway for desert driving. There is no passenger train between the two: Brightline West is under construction but is not expected to carry passengers until the end of the decade.
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Frequently asked questions
How many events are near LAX in the next 12 weeks?
We list 424 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues LAX is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Nov 13, with 68. Counted as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which other airports are near LAX?
Within 50 miles of LAX we also list Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 17 miles away, Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 18 miles away, John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), 36 miles away and Ontario International Airport (ONT), 47 miles away.
Which teams play home games near LAX?
Los Angeles Chargers (SoFi Stadium), Los Angeles Rams (SoFi Stadium), Los Angeles Clippers (Intuit Dome), Los Angeles Lakers (Crypto.com Arena), Los Angeles Kings (Crypto.com Arena), Los Angeles FC (BMO Stadium) and Los Angeles Sparks (Crypto.com Arena) play their home games at venues LAX is the first airport for.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
Which venues are closest to LAX?
Of the venues LAX is the first airport we list for, the closest are Gersten Pavilion (1.9 miles), Intuit Dome (3.7 miles) and The Kia Forum (3.9 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How far is LAX from downtown Los Angeles?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 12 miles (19.6 km) from downtown Los Angeles in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How far is LAX from Gil Cates Theater At Geffen Playhouse?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 8.6 miles from Gil Cates Theater At Geffen Playhouse in a straight line. Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) is almost as close, at 11 miles, so compare both when you search.
