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 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 20 km (12 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, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX | 20 km (12 mi) | 11,489 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Mesa Gateway Airport (regional) | AZA | 56 km (35 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 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 Los Angeles | United States | 563 km (350 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Glendale to Tijuana | Mexico | 464 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Glendale to San Antonio | United States | 1,375 km (855 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Glendale to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 573 km (356 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Glendale to San Diego | United States | 473 km (294 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Glendale to Dallas | United States | 1,433 km (890 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Glendale to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Glendale to Mexicali | Mexico | 321 km (199 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Glendale to Fort Worth | United States | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Glendale to San Jose | United States | 975 km (606 mi) | about 2 h |
| Glendale to Austin | United States | 1,410 km (876 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Glendale to Chihuahua | Mexico | 796 km (495 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Glendale to San Francisco | United States | 1,037 km (644 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Glendale to Hermosillo | Mexico | 508 km (316 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Glendale to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,077 km (669 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Glendale to Torreón | Mexico | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Glendale to Denver | United States | 942 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Glendale to Saltillo | Mexico | 1,409 km (876 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Glendale to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,360 km (845 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Glendale to El Paso | United States | 569 km (354 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Glendale to Guadalupe | Mexico | 1,445 km (898 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Glendale to Las Vegas | United States | 398 km (247 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Glendale to Shanghai | China | 10,878 km (6,759 mi) | about 14 h 42 min |
| Glendale to Chongqing | China | 11,901 km (7,395 mi) | about 16 h |
| Glendale to Chengdu | China | 11,924 km (7,410 mi) | about 16 h 2 min |
| Glendale to Beijing | China | 10,444 km (6,490 mi) | about 14 h 8 min |
| Glendale to Guangzhou | China | 12,090 km (7,512 mi) | about 16 h 15 min |
| Glendale to Shenzhen | China | 12,086 km (7,510 mi) | about 16 h 15 min |
| Glendale to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,820 km (6,723 mi) | about 14 h 37 min |
| Glendale to Tianjin | China | 10,468 km (6,505 mi) | about 14 h 10 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?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the closest large airport at 20 km (12 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 Glendale city centre?
20 km (12 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.