199 countries 39,402 visa rules 72,668 airports 7,028 languages 235 holiday calendars 1,260 news stories Visa data verified 13 Oct 2026
Free Passport Photo Maker
Travel photo of United States

Flag of United States United States · nearest airport

Nearest Airport to Malibu: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Malibu is Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO), about 30 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 36 km away.

Closest airport SMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport 30 km · 19 mi · ~33 min by car
Closest international LAX Los Angeles International Airport 36 km · 22 mi · ~38 min by car

Airports near Malibu

  1. 1
    Santa Monica Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Monica, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SMO 30 km19 mi · ~33 min
  2. 2
    Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) Flag of United StatesPoint Mugu, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NTD 33 km21 mi · ~35 min
  3. 3
    Van Nuys Airport Flag of United StatesVan Nuys, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VNY 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
  4. 4
    Los Angeles International Airport Flag of United StatesLos Angeles, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LAX 36 km22 mi · ~38 min
  5. 5
    Camarillo Airport Flag of United StatesCamarillo, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    KCMA 36 km22 mi · ~38 min
  6. 6
    Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesHawthorne, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HHR 43 km26 mi · ~46 min
  7. 7
    Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport Flag of United StatesBurbank, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BUR 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
  8. 8
    Oxnard Airport Flag of United StatesOxnard, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OXR 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
  9. 9
    Long Beach International Airport Flag of United StatesLong Beach, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LGB 63 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
  10. 10
    Los Alamitos Army Air Field Flag of United StatesLos Alamitos, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    KSLI 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Malibu; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Malibu?

The nearest airport to Malibu is Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO), about 30 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 36 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Malibu?

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 36 km from Malibu in a straight line — roughly 38 min by car.

What other airports are near Malibu?

Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) (NTD) — 33 km, Van Nuys Airport (VNY) — 34 km and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — 36 km.

How long does it take to get from Malibu to Santa Monica Municipal Airport?

About 33 min by car for the 30 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.