The nearest airport is in Los Angeles Intl. (LAX), located 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you can also fly into Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal), which is 14.3 mi (23 km) away.
It's easy to get around East Los Angeles by catching a ride on the metro at Atlantic Station, East Los Angeles Civic Center Station or Maravilla Station.