Flights to Cambridge
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Cambridge is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 10,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, 65 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 12 km), London International Airport (YXU, 77 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 80 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 37 km (23 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 65 km (40 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport (regional) | YKF | 12 km (7 mi) | 7,003 ft | 1,054 ft |
| London International Airport (regional) | YXU | 77 km (48 mi) | 8,800 ft | 912 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 80 km (50 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 94 km (58 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,006 ft, YHM can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 780 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Cambridge
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge to New York City | United States | 598 km (372 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Cambridge to Brooklyn | United States | 606 km (376 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Cambridge to Chicago | United States | 623 km (387 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Cambridge to Queens | United States | 612 km (380 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Cambridge to Montréal | Canada | 585 km (363 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Cambridge to Philadelphia | United States | 571 km (355 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Cambridge to Manhattan | United States | 597 km (371 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Cambridge to The Bronx | United States | 600 km (373 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Cambridge to Ottawa | Canada | 432 km (268 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Cambridge to Jacksonville | United States | 1,454 km (903 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Cambridge to Columbus | United States | 439 km (273 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Cambridge to Charlotte | United States | 905 km (563 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Cambridge to Indianapolis | United States | 629 km (391 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Cambridge to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,471 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Cambridge to Washington | United States | 567 km (352 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Cambridge to Nashville | United States | 972 km (604 mi) | about 2 h |
| Cambridge to Boston | United States | 762 km (473 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Cambridge to Detroit | United States | 250 km (156 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Cambridge to Memphis | United States | 1,238 km (769 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Cambridge to Louisville | United States | 729 km (453 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Cambridge to Baltimore | United States | 548 km (340 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Cambridge to Milwaukee | United States | 616 km (383 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Cambridge to Shanghai | China | 11,431 km (7,103 mi) | about 15 h 24 min |
| Cambridge to Chongqing | China | 11,876 km (7,380 mi) | about 15 h 59 min |
| Cambridge to Chengdu | China | 11,772 km (7,315 mi) | about 15 h 51 min |
| Cambridge to Beijing | China | 10,605 km (6,590 mi) | about 14 h 21 min |
| Cambridge to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,269 km (5,138 mi) | about 11 h 21 min |
| Cambridge to Tianjin | China | 10,674 km (6,633 mi) | about 14 h 26 min |
| Cambridge to Wuhan | China | 11,660 km (7,245 mi) | about 15 h 42 min |
| Cambridge to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,294 km (7,018 mi) | about 15 h 14 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 Cambridge?
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) is the closest large airport at 37 km (23 mi). The others, YYZ, YKF, YXU, YTZ, YCM, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is YHM from Cambridge city centre?
37 km (23 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Cambridge 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.