Flights to East Los Angeles
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
East Los Angeles is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 23 km (14 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, 24 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 26 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 48 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 53 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 23 km (14 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 24 km (15 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 26 km (16 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 48 km (30 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 53 km (33 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 87 km (54 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 East Los Angeles
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Los Angeles to Tijuana | Mexico | 201 km (125 mi) | about 1 h |
| East Los Angeles to Phoenix | United States | 567 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| East Los Angeles to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,123 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| East Los Angeles to San Diego | United States | 173 km (107 mi) | about 58 min |
| East Los Angeles to Mexicali | Mexico | 296 km (184 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| East Los Angeles to San Jose | United States | 499 km (310 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| East Los Angeles to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,293 km (804 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| East Los Angeles to San Francisco | United States | 566 km (352 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| East Los Angeles to Hermosillo | Mexico | 875 km (544 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| East Los Angeles to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,461 km (908 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| East Los Angeles to Denver | United States | 1,332 km (828 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| East Los Angeles to El Paso | United States | 1,119 km (695 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| East Los Angeles to Portland | United States | 1,335 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| East Los Angeles to Las Vegas | United States | 365 km (227 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| East Los Angeles to Albuquerque | United States | 1,061 km (659 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| East Los Angeles to Tucson | United States | 704 km (437 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| East Los Angeles to Fresno | United States | 336 km (209 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| East Los Angeles to Sacramento | United States | 588 km (365 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| East Los Angeles to Mesa | United States | 591 km (367 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| East Los Angeles to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,307 km (812 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| East Los Angeles to Ensenada | Mexico | 281 km (174 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| East Los Angeles to Oakland | United States | 559 km (348 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| East Los Angeles to Shanghai | China | 10,443 km (6,489 mi) | about 14 h 8 min |
| East Los Angeles to Chongqing | China | 11,526 km (7,162 mi) | about 15 h 32 min |
| East Los Angeles to Chengdu | China | 11,567 km (7,188 mi) | about 15 h 35 min |
| East Los Angeles to Beijing | China | 10,069 km (6,256 mi) | about 13 h 40 min |
| East Los Angeles to Guangzhou | China | 11,655 km (7,242 mi) | about 15 h 42 min |
| East Los Angeles to Shenzhen | China | 11,645 km (7,236 mi) | about 15 h 41 min |
| East Los Angeles to Istanbul | Turkey | 11,018 km (6,847 mi) | about 14 h 53 min |
| East Los Angeles to Tianjin | China | 10,086 km (6,267 mi) | about 13 h 41 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 East Los Angeles?
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is the closest large airport at 23 km (14 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 East Los Angeles city centre?
23 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to East Los Angeles 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.