Los Angeles International
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is located west of downtown Los Angeles off the 405 Freeway and is the fifth-busiest airport in the world. LAX has a huge international terminal (the Tom Bradley International Terminal) and is a major jumping off point for flights to Asia. All major domestic airlines and most international and discount airlines serve this airport. Ground transportation to area hotels and attractions are easily available outside of the baggage claim area and rental cars require shuttle service from the terminal. Many concourses at LAX are not interconnected, so be aware that if you are planning to use this as a connecting airport, you may need to exit security and re-enter a different building.
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World Way
Los Angeles, California 90045
(310) 646-5252
lawa.org
Bob Hope
Formerly known as the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport, Bob Hope (BUR) is located in the northwest section of Los Angeles County and primarily serves the San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys. The airport just south of the 101-I-5 split and may be accessed from either freeway. This airport is served by Alaska, American, Delta Connection, JetBlue, Southwest, United Express and US Airways. This airport has 14 gates and rental cars are easily accessed.
Bob Hope Airport
2627 N. Hollywood Way
Burbank, California 91505
(818) 840-8840
bobhopeair.com
John Wayne
Located in Santa Ana in Orange County, John Wayne (SNA) is an excellent choice if you'll be visiting southern Los Angeles or Orange counties. This airport, which is served by Alaska, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Northwest, Southwest, United, US Airways and Virgin Atlantic, has less than 20 gates and is easy to navigate. Rental cars are available in a garage directly across the street from the baggage claim area.
John Wayne Airport
18601 Airport Way
Santa Ana, California 92707
(949) 252-5200
ocair.com
Long Beach
Located in southwestern Los Angeles County, the Long Beach (LGB) airport is served by Alaska Airlines, Delta, Jet Blue and U.S. Airways. This airport is best accessed off the 405 or 91 freeways and serves southern L.A. communities including Long Beach, Whittier and Cerritos. The airport has 23 gates and rental cars are located in a garage directly across the street from the baggage claim area.
Long Beach Airport
4100 Donald Douglas Dr.
Long Beach, California 90808
(562) 570-2600
longbeach.gov
LA/Ontario
The only other international airport in the L.A. area, the Ontario airport (ONT) was recently renovated and moved into a larger building. Located in the eastern part of Los Angeles County, this airport serves the Inland Empire area, including Riverside county. Nearly half of all flights into this airport are on Southwest, but the airport is also serviced by Alaska, American, Continental, Delta, United and U.S. Airways. AeroMexico is the only international airline that flies commercial flights into this airport. Best accessed off the I-10 freeway, ONT has two terminals and rental cars may be accessed by shuttle.
LA/Ontario International Airport
1923 East Avion St.
Ontario, California 91761
(909) 937-2700
lawa.org
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J.D. Chi is a professional journalist who has covered sports for more than 20 years at newspapers all over the United States. She has covered major golf tournaments and the NFL as well as travel and health topics. Chi received her Bachelor of Arts in professional writing from Carnegie Mellon University and is working toward a master's degree in journalism.
