Van Nuys to Los Angeles (VNY–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between VNY and LAX, connecting options are available through 71 hubs.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Van Nuys
| Metric | VNY→LAX | BUR→LAX | SNA→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from VNY | – | 8 mi | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Travel Essentials
VNY: PDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Van Nuys, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
VNY–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CLD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA) and San Bernardino (SBD).