Greetings, Matthew. Thanks for visiting planDisney - we are happy to help with all of your planning questions!
There are several options for airports near the
Disneyland Resort. The closest airport and the one I recommend most to my friends is John Wayne/SNA, which is approximately 15 miles from the Happiest Place on Earth. Then you've got three more airports that range from 25-35 miles away; these are Long Beach/LGB (about 25 miles), Los Angeles International/LAX (just over 30 miles away), Ontario International/ONT (about 35 miles), and Burbank/BUR (40+ miles away). I always prefer nonstop flights, but it really depends on the flight schedule and availability from your home airport in terms of what will be most convenient.
My preferred method of
getting to and from the Happiest Place on Earth would be a ride share service. All of the airports I mentioned above have ride share - either Lyft or shuttle service (like Prime Time or Super Shuttle). I recommend looking at each airport's website to see which companies operate out of that location. While you can certainly rent a car, once you arrive at your hotel, there may be a fee to park overnight, which can be costly... and I would much rather save money for food and souvenirs than pay for parking!
Matthew, I hope this helps you decide which airport to use. If you have any more questions on the
best places to stay, park hours, or the best snacks, please visit us again.
I would love to help you!
See ya real soon,
Melissa