Flights to Ciudad Juárez
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Ciudad Juárez is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Abraham González International Airport (CJS), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are El Paso International Airport (ELP, 13 km), Las Cruces International Airport (LRU, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham González International Airport | CJS | 10 km (6 mi) | 8,858 ft | 3,904 ft |
| El Paso International Airport | ELP | 13 km (8 mi) | 12,020 ft | 3,959 ft |
| Las Cruces International Airport (regional) | LRU | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,506 ft | 4,456 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,858 ft, CJS handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 3,904 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Ciudad Juárez
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Juárez to Los Angeles | United States | 1,130 km (702 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Houston | United States | 1,082 km (672 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Tijuana | Mexico | 996 km (619 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Phoenix | United States | 560 km (348 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,378 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 1,270 km (789 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to San Antonio | United States | 804 km (500 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Zapopan | Mexico | 1,261 km (783 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to San Diego | United States | 1,013 km (629 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Guadalajara | Mexico | 1,266 km (787 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Dallas | United States | 915 km (569 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Monterrey | Mexico | 899 km (559 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Mexicali | Mexico | 852 km (530 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Fort Worth | United States | 867 km (539 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Austin | United States | 846 km (526 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Chihuahua | Mexico | 345 km (214 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Hermosillo | Mexico | 522 km (324 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Culiacán | Mexico | 775 km (481 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Morelia | Mexico | 1,437 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Torreón | Mexico | 748 km (465 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Denver | United States | 902 km (560 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to San Luis Potosí | Mexico | 1,194 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Shanghai | China | 11,388 km (7,076 mi) | about 15 h 21 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Chongqing | China | 12,361 km (7,681 mi) | about 16 h 36 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Chengdu | China | 12,368 km (7,685 mi) | about 16 h 36 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Beijing | China | 10,909 km (6,778 mi) | about 14 h 44 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Guangzhou | China | 12,597 km (7,828 mi) | about 16 h 54 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Shenzhen | China | 12,598 km (7,828 mi) | about 16 h 54 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,723 km (6,663 mi) | about 14 h 30 min |
| Ciudad Juárez to Tianjin | China | 10,938 km (6,797 mi) | about 14 h 46 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 Ciudad Juárez?
Abraham González International Airport (CJS) is the closest large airport at 10 km (6 mi). The others, ELP, LRU, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CJS from Ciudad Juárez city centre?
10 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Ciudad Juárez 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.