One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
BUR8.4+1.6
LAX6.8
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
BUR6.2
LAX7.0+0.8
Food & retail
Best for
BUR
San Fernando Valley / Hollywood / Glendale / Pasadena travelersAvoiding LAX traffic and long securityQuick regional Southwest/Alaska hopsRail-connected trips to DTLA
Watch out for
BUR
Expensive limited food (Guy Fieri monopoly vibes, $20+ basics)No lounges or premium seating optionsStairs-only boarding and aging terminals until late 2026
Amenities and tips
BUR
Free Wi-FiGuy Fieri diningMetrolink + shuttleNursing pods
BUR · BUR delivers low-stress convenience and excellent ground links for northern LA but trades off with dated facilities, sparse expensive food, and zero lounges until (and even after) the 2026 rebuild.
LAX · LAX is a sprawling CTA hub with T5 closed until 2028. Official 2025 traffic is 73,709,594 — not 80 million. Live Priority Pass is only the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in TBIT with a US$35 extra fee. SkyLink is still forthcoming on official pages.
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
BUR5.5
LAX7.5+2.0
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
BUR8.6+0.8
LAX7.8
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
BUR7.0
LAX7.0
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
BUR5.9
LAX7.3+1.4
LAX
Delta and United flyers with lounge accessInternational connections via TBITPublic transport options like FlyAway
Morning/evening security banks and parking fill-ups
LAX
Following an old Terminal 5 pin — T5 is closed until 2028Assuming Air France TBIT accepts Priority Pass (it is not on the live PP list)Quoting 80 million passengers — LAWA 2025 is 73,709,594Treating SkyLink as open; official language is still forthcoming / 2026CTA traffic and construction adding more time than security
Compact layout
Economy parking
Arrive 60-75 minutes early max
Security averages 10-20 minutes (peaks 5-9am/4-8pm hit 20-30+); PreCheck often under 5-10.
Know your airline's side
Terminal A for Southwest/American/JetBlue; Terminal B for Alaska/Delta/United—both share one entrance and are a short walk apart.
Eat before security or budget big
Airside options are limited and pricey (Guy Fieri spots dominate); grab from nearby Porto's or downtown Burbank if time allows.
