Flights to Downey
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Downey is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 25 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 36 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 38 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 51 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 14 km (9 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 25 km (16 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 36 km (22 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 38 km (24 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 51 km (32 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 84 km (52 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,000 ft, LGB can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 60 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Downey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey to Tijuana | Mexico | 191 km (119 mi) | about 1 h |
| Downey to Phoenix | United States | 563 km (350 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Downey to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Downey to San Diego | United States | 163 km (101 mi) | about 58 min |
| Downey to Mexicali | Mexico | 289 km (179 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Downey to San Jose | United States | 508 km (316 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Downey to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,286 km (799 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Downey to San Francisco | United States | 575 km (357 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Downey to Hermosillo | Mexico | 867 km (539 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Downey to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,453 km (903 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Downey to Denver | United States | 1,334 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Downey to El Paso | United States | 1,114 km (692 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Downey to Portland | United States | 1,345 km (836 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Downey to Las Vegas | United States | 369 km (229 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Downey to Albuquerque | United States | 1,059 km (658 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Downey to Tucson | United States | 698 km (434 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Downey to Fresno | United States | 346 km (215 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Downey to Sacramento | United States | 598 km (371 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Downey to Mesa | United States | 587 km (364 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Downey to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,308 km (813 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Downey to Ensenada | Mexico | 271 km (168 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Downey to Oakland | United States | 569 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Downey to Shanghai | China | 10,452 km (6,495 mi) | about 14 h 9 min |
| Downey to Chongqing | China | 11,536 km (7,168 mi) | about 15 h 32 min |
| Downey to Chengdu | China | 11,577 km (7,194 mi) | about 15 h 36 min |
| Downey to Beijing | China | 10,078 km (6,262 mi) | about 13 h 40 min |
| Downey to Guangzhou | China | 11,664 km (7,247 mi) | about 15 h 42 min |
| Downey to Shenzhen | China | 11,654 km (7,241 mi) | about 15 h 41 min |
| Downey to Istanbul | Turkey | 11,025 km (6,851 mi) | about 14 h 53 min |
| Downey to Tianjin | China | 10,095 km (6,273 mi) | about 13 h 42 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 Downey?
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is the closest large airport at 14 km (9 mi). The others, LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT, SBD, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LGB from Downey city centre?
14 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Downey 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.