Flights to Amarillo
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Amarillo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,502-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (regional) | AMA | 11 km (7 mi) | 13,502 ft | 3,607 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,502 ft, AMA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 3,607 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
Book a flight to Amarillo
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Routes to and from Amarillo
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo to Chicago | United States | 1,434 km (891 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Amarillo to Houston | United States | 858 km (533 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Amarillo to Tijuana | Mexico | 1,432 km (890 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Amarillo to Phoenix | United States | 960 km (597 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Amarillo to San Antonio | United States | 717 km (445 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Amarillo to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 580 km (360 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Amarillo to San Diego | United States | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Amarillo to Dallas | United States | 537 km (333 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Amarillo to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,070 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Amarillo to Mexicali | Mexico | 1,288 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Amarillo to Fort Worth | United States | 500 km (311 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Amarillo to Austin | United States | 670 km (417 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Amarillo to Chihuahua | Mexico | 835 km (519 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Amarillo to Indianapolis | United States | 1,470 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Amarillo to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,097 km (681 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Amarillo to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Amarillo to Torreón | Mexico | 1,087 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Amarillo to Denver | United States | 574 km (357 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Amarillo to San Luis Potosí | Mexico | 1,456 km (905 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Amarillo to Aguascalientes | Mexico | 1,484 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Amarillo to Saltillo | Mexico | 1,092 km (679 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Amarillo to Nashville | United States | 1,362 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Amarillo to Shanghai | China | 11,353 km (7,054 mi) | about 15 h 18 min |
| Amarillo to Chongqing | China | 12,222 km (7,594 mi) | about 16 h 25 min |
| Amarillo to Chengdu | China | 12,204 km (7,583 mi) | about 16 h 24 min |
| Amarillo to Beijing | China | 10,788 km (6,704 mi) | about 14 h 35 min |
| Amarillo to Guangzhou | China | 12,549 km (7,798 mi) | about 16 h 50 min |
| Amarillo to Shenzhen | China | 12,560 km (7,805 mi) | about 16 h 51 min |
| Amarillo to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,161 km (6,314 mi) | about 13 h 47 min |
| Amarillo to Tianjin | China | 10,827 km (6,728 mi) | about 14 h 38 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Amarillo?
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is AMA from Amarillo city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Amarillo on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.