Agree 100% with BUR. Way closer and more convenient to most of L.A. (with the exception of the Westside) than LAX. I don't mind LAX, but I have discovered that I much prefer flying ORD/MDW-DFW-BUR instead of ORD-LAX nonstop, because of the time savings on the back end. I add an hour with the DFW connection, but save at least that much in shorter travel times, check-in/exit waits, and stress levels from landing at BUR.

Besides, how can you beat the super-old-school air-stairs? BUR has no jetbridges - instead, you walk out of the terminal onto the tarmac, and up stairs into your airplane. Talk about flashbacks to the Golden Age of Jet Travel! The P-38 model in the lobby is pretty awesome too (BUR is right next to the old Lockheed plant that built all the P-38s during WWII).

Truly a pleasurable travel experience. Highly recommended for your next L.A. trip.