Airports near Costa Mesa
SNA・BUR・CLD・ONT・VNY
What airports are closest to Costa Mesa?
John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the nearest gateway, situated just 5.9034 km from the city center, with taxi services providing an efficient transfer in approximately 10 minutes. Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is located 74.0090 km away, with rail and taxi transfers taking upwards of 80 minutes depending on the mode chosen. McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) lies 82.3532 km to the south, with most travelers opting for rental cars that complete the journey in about 60 minutes. Further inland, Ontario International Airport (ONT) is 54.8135 km from Costa Mesa, typically reachable by train or road transport in 90 minutes. Finally, Van Nuys Airport (VNY), located 82.0921 km away, offers shuttle and private transport services with travel times often exceeding 90 minutes due to the distance across the Los Angeles metropolitan area. and book hotels in Costa Mesa
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Airports near Costa Mesa: SNA, BUR, CLD, ONT and VNY.
Airports Near Costa Mesa: Key Information
Number of airports in Costa Mesa
0
Closest airport to the city center
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Distance
5.9 km
Fastest arrival time
10 minutes - 15 minutes
Airport with the cheapest transport
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Compare domestic and international airports near Costa Mesa.
John Wayne Airport
Distance: 5.9 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
OC Bus
Cheapest
20 minutes - 35 minutes
USD 2
Budget
Airport Taxi
Fastest
10 minutes - 15 minutes
USD 20-30
Comfort
Uber/Lyft
10 minutes - 15 minutes
USD 15-25
Balanced
Hollywood Burbank Airport
Distance: 74 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Metrolink / Amtrak
2 hours - 2 hours 30 minutes
USD 18-25
Speed
Metro Bus / Local Lines
Cheapest
3 hours - 3 hours 30 minutes
USD 5-8
Budget
Taxi Service
Fastest
1 hour 20 minutes - 2 hours
USD 120-160
Comfort
McClellan-Palomar Airport
Distance: 82.4 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Rental Car
Fastest
1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes
USD 50-100
Comfort
North County Transit/Bus
Cheapest
4 hours - 5 hours
USD 15-25
Budget
Private Taxi
1 hour 10 minutes - 1 hour 40 minutes
USD 150-200
Balanced
Ontario International Airport
Distance: 54.8 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Metrolink
Fastest
2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours
USD 20-30
Speed
Omnitrans / Local Bus
Cheapest
4 hours - 5 hours
USD 10-15
Budget
Taxi / Rideshare
1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes
USD 100-150
Balanced
Van Nuys Airport
Distance: 82.1 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
FlyAway Bus
Cheapest
2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours 20 minutes
USD 10-15
Balanced
Taxi Service
Fastest
1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours 20 minutes
USD 130-180
Comfort
Rental Car
1 hour 25 minutes - 2 hours 10 minutes
USD 60-120
Speed
Compare 5 airports near Costa Mesa
Airport Guide
Compare 5 airports near Costa Mesa
For travelers visiting Costa Mesa, John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the only airport located within the city itself. It handles domestic routes and offers the most convenient access to local hotels and business centers via taxi or rideshare. All other airports serve neighboring cities and require longer travel times. Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is located in Burbank and is best suited for those flying domestically who prefer a smaller, less congested terminal, though public transit to Costa Mesa is lengthy. Ontario International Airport (ONT) serves the San Bernardino and Riverside regions, offering international and domestic options, but is a significant distance from Costa Mesa. McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) is a regional airport in Carlsbad, which may be useful for private or small-aircraft travelers. Finally, Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is a major general aviation facility in the San Fernando Valley. Use these options based on your specific flight connectivity needs, but expect higher ground transport costs when arriving outside of Orange County.
Flights to Costa Mesa
San Francisco to John Wayne Airport
San Francisco to Hollywood Burbank Airport
San Francisco to McClellan-Palomar Airport
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Hotels near Costa Mesa airport
Breakfast
133 Reviews
Costa Mesa|0.8km from city center
Great hotel to stay at, love how close it is to the beach and all of OC area, super convenient location and great place for the costFromUS$135
44 Reviews
Costa Mesa|5.55km from city center
I had a great experience. Room was neat and clean and didnt had to wait for check in. The only thing i didnt like was that when i booked it says the breakfast is included but it wasnt. They didnt provide any food. So make sure you check before booking. Other than that its a nice place to stay for a night or so with good affordable pricing.FromUS$90
Good103 Reviews
Costa Mesa|5.7km from city center
We stayed for 3 nights and 4 days on a family trip. We chose this hotel because of its convenient location near my son's university and just a 5-minute drive from his host family's home. It was very convenient. Access to Long Beach, Newport Beach, and Anaheim Disney was excellent.
The two queen-size beds were large enough for our family of four (two parents, a college student, and a high school student) to rest comfortably. It was great to have amenities like a refrigerator, iron, hairdryer, and free ice available at the end of the hallway. The front desk explained that room cleaning is typically every three days, but they were able to accommodate our request for daily towel changes and trash disposal without any issues. It's pretty standard, so no complaints there.
My son wasn't too satisfied with the gym, as it had limited equipment, but we weren't there primarily for exercise, so again, no complaints.
Overall, the best aspect of our stay was the excellent access to the areas we wanted to visit. McDonald's is right next door, so it might be perfect for McDonald's lovers.
The hotel's quality itself was neither good nor bad, hence this rating.FromUS$154
0 Reviews
Costa Mesa|1.81km from city center
The guy in the front was super cool and nice. Room was very clean and location is safe as he walks around to check and make sure everything is goodGreat72 Reviews
Costa Mesa|6.4km from city center
Overall, my stay was quite good. The room was clean and tidy, the bedding was comfortable, and breakfast was decent. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. It's a great choice for a business trip.FromUS$259
Family friendly
Great123 Reviews
Costa Mesa|6.64km from city center
The hotel boasts comprehensive facilities, is clean and hygienic, has a beautiful environment with a strong artistic atmosphere, and offers warm and attentive service. I stayed in a lake-view room with a balcony; the view from the window was stunning, with lush trees and emerald green lake water, perfect for a stroll. The hotel's beautiful environment is ideal for travelers looking to relax and unwind.FromUS$199
Very Good123 Reviews
Costa Mesa|5.65km from city center
A perfect stay. It's a 15-minute walk to South Coast Plaza. The room is comfortable and spacious. The bed is super comfortable. There is a Starbucks downstairs. There is a huge Japanese supermarket behind the hotel. There is also the famous local beef tongue rice. It is really convenient and cost-effective.FromUS$141
Very Good102 Reviews
Costa Mesa|4.89km from city center
I stay here often, and it's always great.FromUS$199
Very Good128 Reviews
Costa Mesa|3.31km from city center
The parking lot is spacious and has plenty of parking spaces.
There is a gas station and a hamburger shop next to the hotel, and an amusement park opposite.
The lobby provides 24-hour self-service free coffee and tea.
Breakfast is opposite the lobby, and the meat patties are delicious.
There are two sinks in the room.
Basically, it's good, but the floor of the room is too noisy when walking, and the sound insulation is not very good.FromUS$141
Very Good111 Reviews
Costa Mesa|3.15km from city center
Very satisfied! Nice environment and convenient parking. There is a swimming pool in the middle, which is not open in winter. Although the Western-style breakfast buffet is simple, it is also very satisfying, with milk, yogurt, bread and fruit. Very cost-effective.FromUS$121
5 star
Very Good104 Reviews
Costa Mesa|4.35km from city center
The hotel offers an airport pick-up service, but it is recommended to call the front desk. Because the airport is small, the hotel shuttle does not always run between the airport and the hotel. The service is good, the room space is relatively large, but it seems that there is no bottled water in the room.FromUS$138
Very Good111 Reviews
Costa Mesa|6.63km from city center
The hotel facilities are OK, but there is a little noise from the airport nearby. The service staff is very polite, but the service is terrible. First, the twin room we booked was changed to a double room (we still checked in at 4 o'clock on time), then we asked about breakfast again and again but the front desk was hesitant, and finally the restaurant told us that although we booked breakfast, we still need to pay extra, and finally the hotel charged extra room money and refused to refund it after contacting us many times. In the end, Ctrip solved the problem.FromUS$175
Good104 Reviews
Costa Mesa|0.57km from city center
booked this room for our vacation room was nice and clean, we ate out for breakfast but it was offered thru hotel the room was very spacious and comfortable, housekeeping kept us stocked with supplies toiletries,coffee, Garbage bags, clean towels etc we enjoyed our stay thank you!FromUS$113
Very Good102 Reviews
Costa Mesa|2.43km from city center
The hotel is much better than expected, the facilities are complete and new, and the breakfast is good. Close to the high-speed port, convenient transportation. Stayed at night, the surrounding environment has not been seen, and did not care about taking pictures, so did not give full marks.FromUS$134
98 Reviews
Costa Mesa|5.18km from city center
The room was pretty nice, although there were cigarette burns in the comforter. We stayed in a ”non-smoking” room. The night front desk attendant seemed to be very rude. Also I don't believe there is an actual working A/C in the room. Just a regular old light switch that says on/off, I included a picture. We kept said switch on all night and still was extremely hot. If the A/C had been working, this would have been a pleasurable stay. FromUS$87
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Costa Mesa?
The nearest airport to Costa Mesa is John Wayne Airport (SNA), about 5.9 km away.Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) (74 km), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) (82.4 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT) (54.8 km) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) (82.1 km).
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How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to the airport?
Getting from Costa Mesa to John Wayne Airport (SNA) takes about 10 minutes - 15 minutes.
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How do I get to Costa Mesa?
We recommend flying into John Wayne Airport (SNA), which is approximately 5.9 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Airport Taxi, reaching downtown in about 10 minutes - 15 minutes.
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How many airports does Costa Mesa have?
Costa Mesa has 5 airports: John Wayne Airport (SNA), Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY).