Flights to El Monte
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
El Monte is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 34 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 38 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 39 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 46 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 30 km (19 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 34 km (21 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 38 km (24 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 39 km (24 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 46 km (29 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 73 km (45 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 El Monte
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Monte to Tijuana | Mexico | 198 km (123 mi) | about 1 h |
| El Monte to Phoenix | United States | 555 km (345 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| El Monte to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,110 km (690 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| El Monte to San Diego | United States | 170 km (106 mi) | about 58 min |
| El Monte to Mexicali | Mexico | 288 km (179 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| El Monte to San Jose | United States | 504 km (313 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| El Monte to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,283 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| El Monte to San Francisco | United States | 571 km (355 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| El Monte to Hermosillo | Mexico | 868 km (539 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| El Monte to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,455 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| El Monte to Denver | United States | 1,318 km (819 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| El Monte to El Paso | United States | 1,107 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| El Monte to Portland | United States | 1,334 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| El Monte to Las Vegas | United States | 352 km (219 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| El Monte to Albuquerque | United States | 1,047 km (651 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| El Monte to Tucson | United States | 692 km (430 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| El Monte to Fresno | United States | 337 km (210 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| El Monte to Sacramento | United States | 590 km (367 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| El Monte to Mesa | United States | 578 km (359 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| El Monte to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,293 km (803 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| El Monte to Ensenada | Mexico | 278 km (173 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| El Monte to Oakland | United States | 564 km (351 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| El Monte to Shanghai | China | 10,449 km (6,493 mi) | about 14 h 9 min |
| El Monte to Chongqing | China | 11,531 km (7,165 mi) | about 15 h 32 min |
| El Monte to Chengdu | China | 11,571 km (7,190 mi) | about 15 h 35 min |
| El Monte to Beijing | China | 10,073 km (6,259 mi) | about 13 h 40 min |
| El Monte to Guangzhou | China | 11,661 km (7,246 mi) | about 15 h 42 min |
| El Monte to Shenzhen | China | 11,652 km (7,240 mi) | about 15 h 41 min |
| El Monte to Istanbul | Turkey | 11,008 km (6,840 mi) | about 14 h 52 min |
| El Monte to Tianjin | China | 10,090 km (6,270 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 El Monte?
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is the closest large airport at 30 km (19 mi). The others, BUR, LAX, ONT, SNA, SBD, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LGB from El Monte city centre?
30 km (19 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to El Monte 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.