Your ultimate guide to Los Angeles airports
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Major airports in Los Angeles
Discover Los Angeles International Airport
LAX connects travellers to all parts of the US and the world, while providing a great introduction to the City of Angels.
Airport Code (IATA):
(LAX)
Location:
Los Angeles
Address:
1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Terminals:
9
Airlines:
Advanced Air, Aer Lingus, Aeroméxico, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air New Zealand, Air Premia, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca Airlines, Breeze Airways, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Condor, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, El Al Israel Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Airlines, French Bee, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Horizon Air, Iberia Airlines, ITA Airways, Japan Airlines, JetBlue, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, LATAM Airlines, Level Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Norse, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Saudia Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Southern Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, STARLUX Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, VivaAerobus, Volaris, Volaris Costa Rica, WestJet, Xiamen Airlines, Zipair
Annual Passenger Traffic:
75,000,000
Brief History:
The world famous LAX began operations in 1930. Since then, it has grown to be a major international gateway and one of the busiest airports in the world.
Discover Hollywood Burbank Airport
Hollywood Burbank Airport provides a quick and easy travel experience while letting you enjoy the shopping and the food.
Airport Code (IATA):
(BUR)
Location:
Los Angeles
Address:
2627 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505
Terminals:
2
Airlines:
Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Avelo Airlines
Annual Passenger Traffic:
6,000,000
Brief History:
Hollywood Burbank Airport was established in 1930. It's known for being close to Hollywood and its major film studios.
Discover Long Beach Airport
Long Beach Airport is a practical, charming gateway to LA which is ideal if you'd like to avoid huge crowds.
Airport Code (IATA):
(LGB)
Location:
Los Angeles
Address:
4100 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, CA 90808
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
Delta Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Annual Passenger Traffic:
3,700,000
Brief History:
Long Beach Airport opened in 1941. It's iconic mosaic with 1.6 million hand-cut tiles has won a Preservation Award from the Art Deco Society.
Discover John Wayne Airport
John Wayne Airport is efficient, easy to navigate and an overall great choice when flying to and from Southern California.
Airport Code (IATA):
(SNA)
Location:
Los Angeles
Address:
18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Terminals:
3
Airlines:
Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JSX, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet
Annual Passenger Traffic:
11,700,000
Brief History:
John Wayne Airport was built in the 1920s, but opened in full capacity in 1967. In 1979, it was renamed after the famous actor.
Discover Ontario International Airport
Ontario International Airport is one of the smaller airports serving LA, with two parallel runways. Its international arrivals facility has two gates for arrivals only but it is well connected domestically.
Airport Code (IATA):
(ONT)
Location:
Los Angeles
Address:
Ontario, CA 91761
Terminals:
2
Airlines:
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Avelo Airlines, Avianca, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris
Annual Passenger Traffic:
6,400,000
Brief History:
Ontario International Airport opened in 1923 and became a commercial airport in the 1930s. Its new terminal was opened in 1998, which marked the beginning of an era of significant developments.
Flights to and from Los Angeles
Many major airlines such as British Airways, Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines operate flights from LA’s airports. Some of the most popular destinations include San Francisco, London, Vancouver and Guadalajara.
Getting to and from the Airport
There's a free shuttle bus service connecting LAX Airport and the LAX City Bus Center, as well as the Metro C Line at Aviation Station. Besides this, there are scheduled buses from other parts of California that could also take you here. You could also catch a cab, Uber, Lyft or Opoli to and from the Lax-It part of the airport. The area is closest to Terminals 1 and 7. Finally, if you'll be driving your car, parking costs start at $60, but you can get a big discount when you pre-book.
When it comes to Hollywood Burbank Airport, there's a Metro Bus and BurbankBus stop available, as well as the Burbank Airport-South Train Station at the airport. One of the trains stopping there is the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner. If you have your own car, you can park it at the airport for $42 a day.
You can get a Long Beach Transit Bus Routes 102, 104 and 111 to or from the airport. When you get to the outer curb of the terminal, you can call a taxi or a ride-sharing app such as Uber, Lyft or Opoli. When it comes to parking costs, they start at $20 per day.
You can take the local OCTA Route 76 bus to John Wayne Airport, as well as a large number of airport shuttles. If you'd like to park your car at the airport, the prices start at $14 a day.
Ontario International Airport can be reached with a variety of bus and rail options, including Amtrak, Metrolink and SunLink Transit Agency. Parking fees start at $18 a day, but they depend on where you're parking.
You can rent a car at each airport in Los Angeles. The available providers are Avis, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise and more.
Los Angeles International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Hollywood Burbank Airport facilities and services
Lounges
No
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
No
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Long Beach Airport facilities and services
Lounges
No
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
No
Currency Exchange
No
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
No
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
John Wayne Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
No
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
No
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Ontario International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
No
Currency Exchange
No
ATMs
No
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
No
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Los Angeles airports currency exchange
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