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Nearest Airport to DL?
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MainSt1993
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SNA and LGB are the closest, but LAX and ONT aren't all that much further. If you book your trip via the Disney Travel Company on the internet, they list the mileage from the various airports to the park. It kind of depends on where you're coming from as to which airport works best. I live in DC, and there are non-stops to LAX and LGB, so those are the two airports I use. Also, if you're wanting something better than a standard rental car, you'll need to use LAX or SNA.
lilclerk
Well-Known Member
I'm going to guess almost anything is better than flying into LA.
MainSt1993
New Member
Granted the airports were ramped up for Thanksgiving week, but last week we went from curb to gate in 5 minutes at LAX. I couldn't believe it!
blue donkey
New Member
I've never flown in to go to Disneyland b/c I live in SoCal but always prefer LB & SNA (John Wayne/Orange County) over LAX when I fly somewhere in US.
LB is my 1st choice b/c I can always arrive @ airport ~ 1hr. or < before flight time & have PLENTY of time for security & check-in & getting to the gate. The airport is that small!
The drawbacks here are (1) it might need more time if you're in a wheelchair b/c you load & unload using stairs onto the plane (2) only a few airlines land here so it might not come from your home town.
SNA is closer to Disney & has a lot less airline traffic than LAX but depending on what time you check-in the security lines can be long.
Hope this helps. :wave:
LB is my 1st choice b/c I can always arrive @ airport ~ 1hr. or < before flight time & have PLENTY of time for security & check-in & getting to the gate. The airport is that small!
The drawbacks here are (1) it might need more time if you're in a wheelchair b/c you load & unload using stairs onto the plane (2) only a few airlines land here so it might not come from your home town.SNA is closer to Disney & has a lot less airline traffic than LAX but depending on what time you check-in the security lines can be long.
Hope this helps. :wave:
DAKOTADISNEY
Active Member
We flew into Orange County Airport (SNA) and had only a 20-30 minute taxi ride to Disneyland. The airport is smaller and much easier to get around. I would fly in and out of there again.
primetime52
Member
I love John Wayne (Orange County/SNA)! It's small and just a quick trip to DL (assuming there's no traffic :lol
We flew in to SNA (John Wayne) on our last trip. It's closest to DL and seems to always have cheaper fares than LAX (don't know how the fares usually are for the other airports in the area).
ajrwdwgirl
Premium Member
We choose SNA/John Wayne over LAX because it was closer to Disneyland, and we didn't want to personally drive in LA traffic. It was a very nice airport and we got to and from Disneyland fast, but when we flew out the security line took us almost an hour. I would still choose SNA again, I'm just glad that I always get to the airport super early. Oh, the restaurant in the airport had good food and a unique retro vibe.
TP2000
Well-Known Member
Try to avoid LAX! LAX is a huge, ugly, dirty, confusing airport. 9 times out of 10 the traffic is terrible, the lines are long, and it has all the charm of a refugee processing center during a flood.
John Wayne Airport (AKA "Orange County Airport", or airport code SNA since it is officially in the city limits of Santa Ana) should be your first choice for a Disneyland visit. John Wayne is close, clean, stylish, friendly and easy to navigate. Your second choice could be Ontario International, which is a bit farther away from Disneyland, but also a very nice modern airport like John Wayne. Ontario is actually managed by LAX World Aiports, but they couldn't be more different when it comes to service and ease of use.
Other choices could be Long Beach International, which has non-stop service to New York via JetBlue. Burbank Bob Hope International also has some good flights coming in via Alaska Airlines or JetBlue or United. Palm Springs International is also an option to consider against LAX.
Did I mention you should try and avoid the sinkhole that is LAX? :animwink:
John Wayne Airport (AKA "Orange County Airport", or airport code SNA since it is officially in the city limits of Santa Ana) should be your first choice for a Disneyland visit. John Wayne is close, clean, stylish, friendly and easy to navigate. Your second choice could be Ontario International, which is a bit farther away from Disneyland, but also a very nice modern airport like John Wayne. Ontario is actually managed by LAX World Aiports, but they couldn't be more different when it comes to service and ease of use.
Other choices could be Long Beach International, which has non-stop service to New York via JetBlue. Burbank Bob Hope International also has some good flights coming in via Alaska Airlines or JetBlue or United. Palm Springs International is also an option to consider against LAX.
Did I mention you should try and avoid the sinkhole that is LAX? :animwink:
MainSt1993
New Member
I'm accepting my LAX spank, but I remain the lone supporter of my home airport. :xmas: Again - 5 minutes curb to gate, and super nice employees!
JimboJones123
Well-Known Member
SNA is my favorite airport in the country. It's a perfect mix of size, shopping, eateries, wait times. I love the place. If every airport could be John Wayne, the nation would be 23% happier overall.
