Los Angeles is a sprawling region of beaches, film studios, museums and very different neighbourhoods. Because the area is so large, choosing the right airport can save you an hour or more on the road: LAX has the most flights, but Burbank, Long Beach, Orange County and Ontario are often closer to where you are staying.
Airports
| LAX | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| BUR | Hollywood Burbank Airport |
| LGB | Long Beach Airport |
| SNA | John Wayne Airport (Orange County) |
| ONT | Ontario International Airport |
Best time to go
The weather is mild all year. Spring and autumn are especially pleasant; early summer mornings can be cloudy near the coast. Holiday weekends and major events affect prices more than the season does.
Getting there
Nonstop flights take about 1 hour 10 minutes from Las Vegas, about 2½ hours from Denver, about 4½ hours from Chicago and 5½ to 6 hours from New York.
Tips before you book
- Pick the airport closest to your hotel; LA traffic can turn a short distance into a long drive.
- Ride-share pick-ups at LAX are from a dedicated lot reached by shuttle, so allow extra time.
- Flights to Burbank and Long Beach are fewer but often quicker to get through.
Flight times are typical nonstop times and vary by airline, aircraft and season. Entry rules and airport information can change; check official sources before you travel.