Flights to Aurora
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Aurora is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Denver International Airport (DEN), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 16,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 31 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver International Airport | DEN | 20 km (12 mi) | 16,000 ft | 5,431 ft |
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (regional) | BJC | 31 km (19 mi) | 9,000 ft | 5,673 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 16,000 ft, DEN can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 5,431 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Aurora
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora to Los Angeles | United States | 1,347 km (837 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Aurora to Chicago | United States | 1,463 km (909 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Aurora to Houston | United States | 1,404 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Aurora to Tijuana | Mexico | 1,355 km (842 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Aurora to Phoenix | United States | 951 km (591 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Aurora to San Antonio | United States | 1,284 km (798 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Aurora to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 903 km (561 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Aurora to San Diego | United States | 1,351 km (840 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Aurora to Dallas | United States | 1,055 km (655 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Aurora to Calgary | Canada | 1,449 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Aurora to Mexicali | Mexico | 1,236 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Aurora to Fort Worth | United States | 1,029 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Aurora to Austin | United States | 1,233 km (766 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Aurora to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,239 km (770 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Aurora to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,309 km (814 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Aurora to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,280 km (795 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Aurora to Oklahoma City | United States | 800 km (497 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Aurora to El Paso | United States | 899 km (558 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Aurora to Las Vegas | United States | 985 km (612 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Aurora to Memphis | United States | 1,399 km (869 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Aurora to Albuquerque | United States | 541 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Aurora to Milwaukee | United States | 1,456 km (905 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Aurora to Shanghai | China | 10,794 km (6,707 mi) | about 14 h 35 min |
| Aurora to Chongqing | China | 11,655 km (7,242 mi) | about 15 h 42 min |
| Aurora to Chengdu | China | 11,638 km (7,232 mi) | about 15 h 40 min |
| Aurora to Beijing | China | 10,222 km (6,352 mi) | about 13 h 51 min |
| Aurora to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,893 km (6,147 mi) | about 13 h 26 min |
| Aurora to Tianjin | China | 10,261 km (6,376 mi) | about 13 h 54 min |
| Aurora to Wuhan | China | 11,216 km (6,970 mi) | about 15 h 8 min |
| Aurora to Lahore | Pakistan | 12,088 km (7,511 mi) | about 16 h 15 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 Aurora?
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the closest large airport at 20 km (12 mi). The others, BJC, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DEN from Aurora city centre?
20 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Aurora 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.