When planning your trip to Disneyland in California, you have a plethora of options when it comes to airports. So your first question is probably, what is the closest airport to Disneyland? So here are the Disneyland airports by distance.

John Wayne Airport – 12 miles

John Wayne Airport is located in Irvine, CA. It is the closest airport to Disneyland and is a decent-sized regional airport served by many airlines, including Alaska Airlines, American, Continental, Delta (and now Northwest), Southwest, United, and US Airways. Virgin America also flies to John Wayne Airport.

Long Beach Airport – 18 miles away

Eighteen miles away, in the city of Long Beach, is the small Long Beach Airport. JetBlue Airways flies to Long Beach instead of LAX, so if JetBlue serves your local airport, you may be able to find a direct flight from here.

Other airlines that fly to Long Beach include Alaska, Delta, and US Airways.

Los Angeles International Airport – 35 miles

LAX is the largest airport serving the region, so it’s possible that while it’s the furthest from Disneyland, it’s also the cheapest to fly into. It is definitely the cheapest airport when it comes to renting a car. You’ll find the best airport prices at LAX, rather than the two regional airports.

If you have a preference for non-stop flights, in all likelihood, LAX will be your only option anyway. But I would highly recommend avoiding arriving during the evening rush hour in Los Angeles. Allow up to two hours for the trip to Disneyland if you’re making dinner reservations or other plans.

Also, keep in mind that the closest airport may not be the cheapest or the best time saver. You’ll want to make your decision on where to fly based on price, flight time (connecting flights add more time), and car rental prices or airport shuttle options available at that airport.