Flights to Burbank
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Burbank is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,886 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 28 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 43 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 67 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 69 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 5 km (3 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 28 km (17 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 43 km (27 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 67 km (42 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 69 km (43 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 99 km (62 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,886 ft, BUR handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 778 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Burbank
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank to Tijuana | Mexico | 223 km (138 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Burbank to Phoenix | United States | 582 km (361 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Burbank to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,138 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Burbank to San Diego | United States | 194 km (121 mi) | about 1 h |
| Burbank to Mexicali | Mexico | 316 km (197 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Burbank to San Jose | United States | 477 km (297 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Burbank to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,312 km (815 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Burbank to San Francisco | United States | 544 km (338 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Burbank to Hermosillo | Mexico | 896 km (557 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Burbank to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,483 km (921 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Burbank to Denver | United States | 1,334 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Burbank to El Paso | United States | 1,135 km (705 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Burbank to Portland | United States | 1,315 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Burbank to Las Vegas | United States | 364 km (226 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Burbank to Albuquerque | United States | 1,071 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Burbank to Fresno | United States | 315 km (196 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Burbank to Sacramento | United States | 566 km (352 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Burbank to Mesa | United States | 605 km (376 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Burbank to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,310 km (814 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Burbank to Ensenada | Mexico | 302 km (188 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Burbank to Oakland | United States | 538 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Burbank to Shanghai | China | 10,422 km (6,476 mi) | about 14 h 7 min |
| Burbank to Chongqing | China | 11,505 km (7,149 mi) | about 15 h 30 min |
| Burbank to Chengdu | China | 11,546 km (7,174 mi) | about 15 h 33 min |
| Burbank to Beijing | China | 10,047 km (6,243 mi) | about 13 h 38 min |
| Burbank to Guangzhou | China | 11,634 km (7,229 mi) | about 15 h 40 min |
| Burbank to Shenzhen | China | 11,624 km (7,223 mi) | about 15 h 39 min |
| Burbank to Istanbul | Turkey | 11,008 km (6,840 mi) | about 14 h 52 min |
| Burbank to Tianjin | China | 10,064 km (6,254 mi) | about 13 h 39 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 Burbank?
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 mi). The others, LAX, LGB, ONT, SNA, SBD, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BUR from Burbank city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Burbank 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.