Flights
Flights to Costa Mesa
Flying to Costa Mesa for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 4 airports with scheduled flights near Costa Mesa, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 611 upcoming events in and around Costa Mesa (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Costa Mesa is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), 2.2 miles away. Also within 35 miles: LGB (18 mi), ONT (32 mi), LAX (35 mi). For Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall, the nearest is SNA at 1.4 miles.
Airports serving Costa Mesa
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Costa Mesa, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) 2.2 mi (4 km) | Large | Nearest to Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall, Coach House - Capistrano, Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Irvine Bowl, Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine Improv, Garden Amphitheatre and The Laguna Playhouse. |
| Long Beach International Airport (LGB) 18 mi (28 km) | Large | None |
| Ontario International Airport (ONT) 32 mi (52 km) | Large | None |
| Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 35 mi (56 km) | Large | None |
Nearest airport to each Costa Mesa venue
The busiest venues in and around Costa Mesa, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall Hotels near Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall | SNA, 1.4 mi | LGB, 18 mi |
| Coach House - Capistrano Hotels near Coach House - Capistrano | SNA, 18 mi | LGB, 36 mi |
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall Hotels near Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall | SNA, 1.4 mi | LGB, 18 mi |
| Irvine Bowl Hotels near Irvine Bowl | SNA, 10 mi | LGB, 28 mi |
| Irvine Barclay Theatre Hotels near Irvine Barclay Theatre | SNA, 2.4 mi | LGB, 21 mi |
| Irvine Improv Hotels near Irvine Improv | SNA, 7.2 mi | LGB, 26 mi |
| Garden Amphitheatre Hotels near Garden Amphitheatre | SNA, 8.1 mi | LGB, 12 mi |
| The Laguna Playhouse Hotels near The Laguna Playhouse | SNA, 10 mi | LGB, 28 mi |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold.
| Venue | SNA | LGB | ONT | LAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall | 1.4 mi | 18 mi | 30 mi | 35 mi |
| Coach House - Capistrano | 18 mi | 36 mi | 40 mi | 53 mi |
| Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall | 1.4 mi | 18 mi | 30 mi | 35 mi |
| Irvine Bowl | 10 mi | 28 mi | 37 mi | 45 mi |
| Irvine Barclay Theatre | 2.4 mi | 21 mi | 31 mi | 38 mi |
| Irvine Improv | 7.2 mi | 26 mi | 29 mi | 43 mi |
| Garden Amphitheatre | 8.1 mi | 12 mi | 27 mi | 29 mi |
| The Laguna Playhouse | 10 mi | 28 mi | 37 mi | 45 mi |
Flying in for a Costa Mesa event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 148 events in and around Costa Mesa; 76% on Fri–Sun; 95 of the 148 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Water for Elephants - The Musical
Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa, California
From about $63.00View TicketsWater for Elephants - The Musical
Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa, California
From about $28.00View TicketsAn Evening Conversation with Ina Garten
Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa, California
From about $152.00View TicketsWater for Elephants - The Musical
Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa, California
From about $61.00View TicketsThe Great Junk Hunt
Orange County Fair & Exposition Center, Costa Mesa, California
Broadway Divas: Viva Las Divas
Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Samueli Theater, Costa Mesa, California
From about $70.00View TicketsWater for Elephants - The Musical
Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa, California
From about $81.00View TicketsNoizu
Time Nightclub - CA, Costa Mesa, California
From about $33.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: Water for Elephants - The Musical
- Nov 11: Water for Elephants - The Musical
- Nov 12: Water for Elephants - The Musical
- Nov 13: The Great Junk Hunt
- Nov 14: The Great Junk Hunt
Flying in to Costa Mesa: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall it is SNA, 1.4 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many events are in Costa Mesa in the next 30 days?
148 in and around Costa Mesa in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 76% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 95 of the 148 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How many airports serve Costa Mesa?
StubOrder lists 4 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Costa Mesa: John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), Long Beach International Airport (LGB), Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
What is the closest airport to Costa Mesa?
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Costa Mesa, 2.2 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists LGB (18 miles), ONT (32 miles) and LAX (35 miles).
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for Coach House - Capistrano?
The closest airport to Coach House - Capistrano is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), 18 miles away in a straight line; Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is 36 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is best for Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall?
The closest airport to Segerstrom Center For The Arts - Segerstrom Hall is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), 1.4 miles away in a straight line; Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is 18 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How far is SNA from downtown Costa Mesa?
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is 2.2 miles (4 km) from downtown Costa Mesa in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
