Flights
Flights to Los Angeles
Flying to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 5,634 upcoming events in and around Los Angeles (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport we list to downtown Los Angeles is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 12 miles away. Also within 34 miles: LAX (12 mi), LGB (17 mi), SNA (34 mi). For Hollywood Pantages Theatre - CA, the nearest is BUR at 7.1 miles.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports serving Los Angeles
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Los Angeles, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) 12 mi (20 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Hollywood Pantages Theatre - CA, The Original Room at The Comedy Store, Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre and Walt Disney Concert Hall. |
| Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 12 mi (20 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Crypto.com Arena. |
| Long Beach International Airport (LGB) 17 mi (28 km) | Large | Nearest to La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts. |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) 34 mi (54 km) | Large | Nearest to Honda Center. |
Which airport for which venue
The busiest venues in and around Los Angeles, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Pantages Theatre - CA Hotels near Hollywood Pantages Theatre - CA | BUR, 7.1 mi | LAX, 12 mi |
| The Original Room at The Comedy Store Hotels near The Original Room at The Comedy Store | BUR, 7.4 mi | LAX, 11 mi |
| Mark Taper Forum Hotels near Mark Taper Forum | BUR, 12 mi | LAX, 12 mi |
| Ahmanson Theatre Hotels near Ahmanson Theatre | BUR, 12 mi | LAX, 12 mi |
| Walt Disney Concert Hall Hotels near Walt Disney Concert Hall | BUR, 12 mi | LAX, 12 mi |
| Crypto.com Arena Hotels near Crypto.com Arena Airports near Crypto.com Arena | LAX, 11 mi | BUR, 12 mi |
| Honda Center Hotels near Honda Center Airports near Honda Center | SNA, 9 mi | LGB, 16 mi |
| La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts Hotels near La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts | LGB, 9.8 mi | SNA, 17 mi |
- Crypto.com Arena is nearer LAX (11 mi) than BUR (12 mi).
- Honda Center is nearer SNA (9 mi) than BUR (39 mi).
- La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts is nearer LGB (9.8 mi) than BUR (29 mi).
Which airport is nearest the venues
Each upcoming event in and around Los Angeles counted against the first airport we list for its venue, as of Sep 24, 2026. More than one airport is first for a real share of them, so the right one depends on where you are going.
| Airport | Share of events | Of the busiest venues |
|---|---|---|
| BUR | 5 of 8, including Hollywood Pantages Theatre - CA | |
| LAX | 1 of 8, including Crypto.com Arena | |
| LGB | 1 of 8, including La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts | |
| SNA | 1 of 8, including Honda Center |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold. For Mark Taper Forum, BUR (12 mi) and LAX (12 mi) are almost equally close.
| Venue | BUR | LAX | LGB | SNA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Pantages Theatre - CA | 7.1 mi | 12 mi | 22 mi | 40 mi |
| The Original Room at The Comedy Store | 7.4 mi | 11 mi | 23 mi | 41 mi |
| Mark Taper Forum | 12 mi | 12 mi | 17 mi | 34 mi |
| Ahmanson Theatre | 12 mi | 12 mi | 17 mi | 34 mi |
| Walt Disney Concert Hall | 12 mi | 12 mi | 17 mi | 34 mi |
| Crypto.com Arena | 12 mi | 11 mi | 17 mi | 34 mi |
| Honda Center | 39 mi | 32 mi | 16 mi | 9 mi |
| La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts | 29 mi | 23 mi | 9.8 mi | 17 mi |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | SoFi Stadium | LAX, 4 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| Los Angeles Rams | SoFi Stadium | LAX, 4 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| Los Angeles Angels | Angel Stadium | SNA, 8.6 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium | BUR, 11 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| Los Angeles Clippers | Intuit Dome | LAX, 3.7 mi | NBA arena airports |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Crypto.com Arena | LAX, 11 mi | NBA arena airports |
| Anaheim Ducks | Honda Center | SNA, 9 mi | NHL arena airports |
| Los Angeles Kings | Crypto.com Arena | LAX, 11 mi | NHL arena airports |
| LA Galaxy | Dignity Health Sports Park - Stadium | LGB, 7.3 mi | MLS stadium airports |
| Los Angeles FC | BMO Stadium | LAX, 8.6 mi | MLS stadium airports |
| Los Angeles Sparks | Crypto.com Arena | LAX, 11 mi | WNBA arena airports |
Flying in for a Los Angeles event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 1,357 events in and around Los Angeles; 59% on Fri–Sun; 1,058 of the 1,331 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.
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Flying in to Los Angeles: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Hollywood Pantages Theatre - CA it is BUR, 7.1 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
Which Los Angeles venues are closer to LAX?
Of the busiest Los Angeles venues, Crypto.com Arena (11 mi, against 12 mi to BUR) is nearer LAX than BUR in a straight line. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What is the closest airport to Los Angeles?
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) is the closest airport we list to downtown Los Angeles, 12 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists LAX (12 miles), LGB (17 miles) and SNA (34 miles). We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out.
How far is BUR from downtown Los Angeles?
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) is 12 miles (20 km) from downtown Los Angeles 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.
Which airport is best for The Original Room at The Comedy Store?
The closest airport to The Original Room at The Comedy Store is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 7.4 miles away in a straight line; Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 11 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many airports serve Los Angeles?
StubOrder lists 4 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Los Angeles: Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Long Beach International Airport (LGB) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA).
Which airport is best for Hollywood Pantages Theatre - CA?
The closest airport to Hollywood Pantages Theatre - CA is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 7.1 miles away in a straight line; Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 12 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is nearest most Los Angeles venues?
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 53% of upcoming events in and around Los Angeles (as of Sep 24, 2026); LAX for 27%, LGB for 12% and SNA for 8%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
Which airport is closest to the Los Angeles Angels' home ballpark?
The Los Angeles Angels play home games at Angel Stadium. The closest airport to Angel Stadium is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), 8.6 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Los Angeles in the next 30 days?
1,357 in and around Los Angeles in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 59% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 1,058 of the 1,331 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is closest to the Los Angeles Chargers' home stadium?
The Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams play home games at SoFi Stadium. The closest airport we list for SoFi Stadium is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 4 miles away in a straight line.
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.
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.
