Los Angeles to Mammoth Lakes
Skip the 395 Drive.
Fly Direct to the Mountains.
Fly semi-private from Hawthorne to Mammoth in under an hour and arrive rested, not wrecked.
The Real Difference Isn't Distance. It's Time.
Driving US-395
- 5–6+ hours (longer in storms)
- Chain controls & night driving
- Fatigue on arrival
- Unpredictable delays
Flying HHR → MMH
- ~55 minute flight time
- Small-airport check-in
- Land 6 miles from town
- Arrive energized and ready
This route exists to turn long-weekend maybes into Mammoth definites.
Your gateway to the mountains — Advanced Air at Mammoth Yosemite Airport
Photo Credit: Samantha LindbergA South Bay Shortcut to the Mountains
15–35 minutes from most South Bay neighborhoods
Manhattan Beach, Redondo, Torrance, El Segundo — all close.
Easy rideshare or short-term parking
No shuttle buses or distant parking lots.
No LAX terminals or TSA sprawl
Private terminal means minimal hassle.
Semi-private Dornier jet experience
Comfortable, modern aircraft built for this route.
Who This Route Is Perfect For
Time-Poor Professionals & Families
More sleep. Fewer meltdowns. More time skiing.
Mammoth-Committed Skiers & Riders
Chase storms — not traffic.
Remote & Hybrid Workers
Work mornings. Ski afternoons. Repeat.
Los Angeles (Hawthorne) ↔ Mammoth Lakes Flight Schedule
- Seasonal service: Winter (November–April)
- Typical pattern: Monday / Thursday / Friday / Sunday
- Morning departure to Mammoth
- Afternoon return to LA
Schedule updates automatically reflect on our flight schedules page
Yes — Your Skis Fly With You
- One ski/board bag + one boot bag count as one checked item
- Two checked pieces up to 50 lbs total included
- Designed for real mountain trips
Want Better Mammoth Trips?
Get route alerts, storm-weekend tips, and early access to Mammoth flight deals.
