Flights to Hamilton
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Hamilton is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, 51 km), Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF, 97 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 49 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 55 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 51 km (32 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | BUF | 97 km (60 mi) | 8,829 ft | 728 ft |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport (regional) | YKF | 49 km (30 mi) | 7,003 ft | 1,054 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 55 km (34 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 56 km (35 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,006 ft, YHM can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 780 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Hamilton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton to New York City | United States | 559 km (347 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Hamilton to Brooklyn | United States | 567 km (352 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Hamilton to Chicago | United States | 657 km (408 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Hamilton to Queens | United States | 573 km (356 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Hamilton to Montréal | Canada | 557 km (346 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Hamilton to Philadelphia | United States | 535 km (332 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Hamilton to Manhattan | United States | 558 km (347 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Hamilton to The Bronx | United States | 561 km (349 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Hamilton to Ottawa | Canada | 408 km (254 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Hamilton to Jacksonville | United States | 1,445 km (898 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Hamilton to Columbus | United States | 450 km (279 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Hamilton to Charlotte | United States | 896 km (557 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Hamilton to Indianapolis | United States | 652 km (405 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Hamilton to Washington | United States | 539 km (335 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Hamilton to Nashville | United States | 985 km (612 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Hamilton to Boston | United States | 724 km (450 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Hamilton to Detroit | United States | 280 km (174 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Hamilton to Memphis | United States | 1,257 km (781 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Hamilton to Louisville | United States | 746 km (463 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Hamilton to Baltimore | United States | 517 km (321 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Hamilton to Milwaukee | United States | 654 km (406 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Hamilton to Québec | Canada | 785 km (488 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Hamilton to Shanghai | China | 11,454 km (7,117 mi) | about 15 h 26 min |
| Hamilton to Chongqing | China | 11,893 km (7,390 mi) | about 16 h |
| Hamilton to Chengdu | China | 11,786 km (7,324 mi) | about 15 h 52 min |
| Hamilton to Beijing | China | 10,625 km (6,602 mi) | about 14 h 22 min |
| Hamilton to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,249 km (5,126 mi) | about 11 h 20 min |
| Hamilton to Tianjin | China | 10,695 km (6,645 mi) | about 14 h 28 min |
| Hamilton to Wuhan | China | 11,680 km (7,258 mi) | about 15 h 43 min |
| Hamilton to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,292 km (7,016 mi) | about 15 h 14 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 Hamilton?
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). The others, YYZ, BUF, YKF, YCM, YTZ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is YHM from Hamilton city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Hamilton 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.