Flights
Flights to Ventura
Flying to Ventura 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 3 airports with scheduled flights near Ventura, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 410 upcoming events in and around Ventura (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Ventura is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), 33 miles away. Also within 56 miles: BUR (53 mi), LAX (56 mi). For Rubicon Theatre, the nearest is SBA at 33 miles.
Airports serving Ventura
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Ventura, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 33 mi (53 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Rubicon Theatre, Ventura Music Hall and Majestic Ventura Theatre. |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) 53 mi (86 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Fred Kavli Theatre At Bank Of America Performing Arts Center, Hillcrest Center For The Arts - CA, Scherr Forum Theatre At Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Oxnard Levity Live and The Canyon at Oxnard Performing Arts Center. |
| Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 56 mi (89 km) | Large | — |
Nearest airport to each Ventura venue
The busiest venues in and around Ventura, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rubicon Theatre Hotels near Rubicon Theatre | SBA, 33 mi | BUR, 53 mi |
| Fred Kavli Theatre At Bank Of America Performing Arts Center Hotels near Fred Kavli Theatre At Bank Of America Performing Arts Center | BUR, 28 mi | LAX, 30 mi |
| Ventura Music Hall Hotels near Ventura Music Hall Airports near Ventura Music Hall | SBA, 34 mi | BUR, 52 mi |
| Hillcrest Center For The Arts - CA Hotels near Hillcrest Center For The Arts - CA | BUR, 30 mi | LAX, 32 mi |
| Scherr Forum Theatre At Bank of America Performing Arts Center Hotels near Scherr Forum Theatre At Bank of America Performing Arts Center | BUR, 28 mi | LAX, 30 mi |
| Oxnard Levity Live Hotels near Oxnard Levity Live | BUR, 47 mi | LAX, 49 mi |
| Majestic Ventura Theatre Hotels near Majestic Ventura Theatre Airports near Majestic Ventura Theatre | SBA, 33 mi | BUR, 54 mi |
| The Canyon at Oxnard Performing Arts Center Hotels near The Canyon at Oxnard Performing Arts Center | BUR, 47 mi | LAX, 48 mi |
- Rubicon Theatre is nearer SBA (33 mi) than BUR (53 mi).
- Ventura Music Hall is nearer SBA (34 mi) than BUR (52 mi).
- Majestic Ventura Theatre is nearer SBA (33 mi) than BUR (54 mi).
Best airport for most Ventura events
Each upcoming event in and around Ventura 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SBA | 3 of 8, including Rubicon Theatre | |
| BUR | 5 of 8, including Fred Kavli Theatre At Bank Of America Performing Arts Center |
Flying in for a Ventura event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 84 events in and around Ventura; 71% on Fri–Sun; 67 of the 84 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.
Dogstar
Majestic Ventura Theatre, Ventura, California
From about $92.00View TicketsCarsie Blanton
Ventura Music Hall, Ventura, California
From about $7.00View TicketsVentura Oktoberfest
The Twist On Main, Ventura, California
Brian Posehn
Ventura Music Hall, Ventura, California
From about $39.00View TicketsCupcakKe
Majestic Ventura Theatre, Ventura, California
From about $118.00View TicketsThe Green
Ventura Music Hall, Ventura, California
From about $65.00View TicketsTribal Seeds
Majestic Ventura Theatre, Ventura, California
From about $98.00View TicketsGet The Led Out - Tribute Band
Ventura Music Hall, Ventura, California
From about $65.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Dogstar
- Sep 26: Ventura Oktoberfest
- Sep 27: The Green
- Sep 29: Tribal Seeds
- Sep 30: Old Crow Medicine Show
- Oct 1: Mike Dawes
- Oct 2: Castle Rat
Flying in to Ventura: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Rubicon Theatre it is SBA, 33 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. SBA, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 33 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, BUR, is 53 mi.
- 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
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.
Which airport is nearest most Ventura venues?
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 53% of upcoming events in and around Ventura (as of Sep 24, 2026); BUR for 47%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
What is the closest airport to Ventura?
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Ventura, 33 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists BUR (53 miles) and LAX (56 miles).
How many events are in Ventura in the next 30 days?
84 in and around Ventura in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 71% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 67 of the 84 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Fred Kavli Theatre At Bank Of America Performing Arts Center?
The closest airport to Fred Kavli Theatre At Bank Of America Performing Arts Center is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 28 miles away in a straight line; Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 30 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How far is BUR from downtown Ventura?
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) is 53 miles (86 km) from downtown Ventura in a straight line. It is the nearest large airport we list; SBA, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is closer at 33 miles. 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.
How many airports serve Ventura?
StubOrder lists 3 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Ventura: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 Rubicon Theatre?
The closest airport to Rubicon Theatre is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 33 miles away in a straight line; Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) is 53 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which Ventura venues are closer to BUR?
Of the busiest Ventura venues, Fred Kavli Theatre At Bank Of America Performing Arts Center (28 mi), Hillcrest Center For The Arts - CA (30 mi) and Scherr Forum Theatre At Bank of America Performing Arts Center (28 mi) are nearer BUR than SBA in a straight line. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
