Flights to Gilbert
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Gilbert is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 11,489-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 13 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX | 22 km (14 mi) | 11,489 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Mesa Gateway Airport (regional) | AZA | 13 km (8 mi) | 10,401 ft | 1,382 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,489 ft, PHX can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,135 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Gilbert
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert to Los Angeles | United States | 602 km (374 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Gilbert to Tijuana | Mexico | 496 km (308 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Gilbert to San Antonio | United States | 1,334 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Gilbert to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 531 km (330 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Gilbert to San Diego | United States | 506 km (314 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Gilbert to Dallas | United States | 1,396 km (868 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Gilbert to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,398 km (869 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Gilbert to Mexicali | Mexico | 351 km (218 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Gilbert to Fort Worth | United States | 1,349 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Gilbert to San Jose | United States | 1,017 km (632 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Gilbert to Austin | United States | 1,370 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Gilbert to Chihuahua | Mexico | 755 km (469 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Gilbert to San Francisco | United States | 1,079 km (670 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Gilbert to Hermosillo | Mexico | 481 km (299 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Gilbert to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,042 km (647 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Gilbert to Torreón | Mexico | 1,187 km (737 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Gilbert to Denver | United States | 934 km (580 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Gilbert to Saltillo | Mexico | 1,367 km (850 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Gilbert to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,329 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Gilbert to El Paso | United States | 528 km (328 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Gilbert to Guadalupe | Mexico | 1,403 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Gilbert to Las Vegas | United States | 438 km (272 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Gilbert to Shanghai | China | 10,918 km (6,784 mi) | about 14 h 45 min |
| Gilbert to Chongqing | China | 11,939 km (7,419 mi) | about 16 h 3 min |
| Gilbert to Chengdu | China | 11,961 km (7,433 mi) | about 16 h 5 min |
| Gilbert to Beijing | China | 10,482 km (6,513 mi) | about 14 h 11 min |
| Gilbert to Guangzhou | China | 12,130 km (7,537 mi) | about 16 h 18 min |
| Gilbert to Shenzhen | China | 12,126 km (7,535 mi) | about 16 h 18 min |
| Gilbert to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,820 km (6,723 mi) | about 14 h 37 min |
| Gilbert to Tianjin | China | 10,507 km (6,529 mi) | about 14 h 13 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 Gilbert?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the closest large airport at 22 km (14 mi). The others, AZA, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PHX from Gilbert city centre?
22 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Gilbert 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.