Flights to Glendale
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Glendale is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,886 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 26 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 38 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 61 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 63 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 12 km (7 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 26 km (16 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 38 km (24 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 61 km (38 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 63 km (39 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 94 km (58 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,886 ft, BUR handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 778 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Glendale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale to Tijuana | Mexico | 216 km (134 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Glendale to Phoenix | United States | 576 km (358 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Glendale to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,132 km (704 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Glendale to San Diego | United States | 188 km (117 mi) | about 59 min |
| Glendale to Mexicali | Mexico | 310 km (192 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Glendale to San Jose | United States | 484 km (301 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Glendale to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,306 km (811 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Glendale to San Francisco | United States | 551 km (342 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Glendale to Hermosillo | Mexico | 890 km (553 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Glendale to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,476 km (917 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Glendale to Denver | United States | 1,332 km (827 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Glendale to El Paso | United States | 1,129 km (701 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Glendale to Portland | United States | 1,320 km (820 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Glendale to Las Vegas | United States | 362 km (225 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Glendale to Albuquerque | United States | 1,066 km (663 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Glendale to Tucson | United States | 714 km (444 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Glendale to Fresno | United States | 321 km (199 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Glendale to Sacramento | United States | 572 km (356 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Glendale to Mesa | United States | 600 km (373 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Glendale to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,308 km (813 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Glendale to Ensenada | Mexico | 296 km (184 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Glendale to Oakland | United States | 544 km (338 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Glendale to Shanghai | China | 10,428 km (6,480 mi) | about 14 h 7 min |
| Glendale to Chongqing | China | 11,511 km (7,153 mi) | about 15 h 30 min |
| Glendale to Chengdu | China | 11,552 km (7,178 mi) | about 15 h 34 min |
| Glendale to Beijing | China | 10,054 km (6,247 mi) | about 13 h 38 min |
| Glendale to Guangzhou | China | 11,640 km (7,233 mi) | about 15 h 40 min |
| Glendale to Shenzhen | China | 11,631 km (7,227 mi) | about 15 h 40 min |
| Glendale to Istanbul | Turkey | 11,010 km (6,841 mi) | about 14 h 52 min |
| Glendale to Tianjin | China | 10,071 km (6,258 mi) | about 13 h 40 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 Glendale?
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) is the closest large airport at 12 km (7 mi). The others, LAX, LGB, ONT, SNA, SBD, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BUR from Glendale city centre?
12 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Glendale 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.