Which airport should I fly into for Santa Clarita?

For long-haul and international flights, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the main gateway near Santa Clarita. The closest airport, Whiteman Airport (WHP), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Santa Clarita?

The nearest is about 12 mi (19 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Santa Clarita?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Santa Clarita

The closest airports to Santa Clarita, California: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Santa Clarita, California is Whiteman Airport (WHP), about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 40 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
WHP	Whiteman AirportLos Angeles, United States	12 mi / 19 km	40 min	Regional
VNY	Van Nuys AirportVan Nuys, United States	13 mi / 21 km	44 min	Regional
BUR	Bob Hope AirportBurbank, United States	17 mi / 27 km	32 min	Regional
SMO	Santa Monica Municipal AirportSanta Monica, United States	27 mi / 43 km	52 min	Regional
SZP	Santa Paula AirportSanta Paula, United States	30 mi / 48 km	58 min	Regional
PMD	Palmdale Regional/USAF Plant 42 AirportPalmdale, United States	31 mi / 50 km	56 min	Regional
LAX	Los Angeles International AirportLos Angeles, United States	32 mi / 51 km	57 min	International
HHR	Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal AirportHawthorne, United States	35 mi / 56 km	1 hr 2 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Whiteman Airport (WHP) is the most convenient at about 12 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (32 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Santa Clarita. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with WHP.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near WHP saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Other cities these airports serve

Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Santa Clarita is Whiteman Airport (WHP), about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 40 min by road.