Planning your trip to the 2026 CLA Conference?

The 2025 California Library Association Conference will be held in Riverside, California. There are three major airports near Riverside: Ontario International Airport (ONT), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John Wayne Orange County Airport (SNA).  

• Ontario International Airport (ONT) – Just 20 miles northeast of Riverside, the Ontario International Airport (ONT), the OFFICIAL airport of the 2026 CLA Conference is by far the most convenient airport for CLA Conference attendees.

• John Wayne Airport (SNA) – Located about 45 miles southwest, SNA offers options for Orange County travelers.

• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – Approximately 70 miles west of Riverside, LAX is the largest hub with the widest range of flights but allow extra time for traffic and ground transportation will be proportionally more expensive.

NOTE: Unless you are flying or chartering your own plane, there is no commercial air service to Riverside.