Flights to Huntington Beach
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Huntington Beach is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,700 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 22 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 49 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 57 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 69 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 12 km (7 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 22 km (14 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 49 km (30 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 57 km (35 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 69 km (43 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 86 km (53 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 5,700 ft, SNA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 56 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Huntington Beach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Beach to Tijuana | Mexico | 159 km (99 mi) | about 57 min |
| Huntington Beach to Phoenix | United States | 549 km (341 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Huntington Beach to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,100 km (684 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Huntington Beach to Mexicali | Mexico | 263 km (164 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Huntington Beach to San Jose | United States | 540 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Huntington Beach to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,263 km (784 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Huntington Beach to San Francisco | United States | 607 km (377 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Huntington Beach to Hermosillo | Mexico | 839 km (521 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Huntington Beach to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,423 km (884 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Huntington Beach to Denver | United States | 1,341 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Huntington Beach to El Paso | United States | 1,097 km (682 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Huntington Beach to Portland | United States | 1,378 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Huntington Beach to Las Vegas | United States | 382 km (238 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Huntington Beach to Albuquerque | United States | 1,053 km (654 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Huntington Beach to Tucson | United States | 679 km (422 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Huntington Beach to Fresno | United States | 379 km (236 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Huntington Beach to Sacramento | United States | 631 km (392 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Huntington Beach to Mesa | United States | 573 km (356 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Huntington Beach to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,313 km (816 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Huntington Beach to Ensenada | Mexico | 238 km (148 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Huntington Beach to Oakland | United States | 601 km (373 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Huntington Beach to Bakersfield | United States | 212 km (132 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Huntington Beach to Shanghai | China | 10,482 km (6,513 mi) | about 14 h 11 min |
| Huntington Beach to Chongqing | China | 11,568 km (7,188 mi) | about 15 h 35 min |
| Huntington Beach to Chengdu | China | 11,609 km (7,214 mi) | about 15 h 38 min |
| Huntington Beach to Beijing | China | 10,110 km (6,282 mi) | about 13 h 43 min |
| Huntington Beach to Guangzhou | China | 11,693 km (7,266 mi) | about 15 h 44 min |
| Huntington Beach to Shenzhen | China | 11,684 km (7,260 mi) | about 15 h 44 min |
| Huntington Beach to Istanbul | Turkey | 11,049 km (6,865 mi) | about 14 h 55 min |
| Huntington Beach to Tianjin | China | 10,127 km (6,293 mi) | about 13 h 44 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 Huntington Beach?
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is the closest large airport at 12 km (7 mi). The others, LGB, LAX, ONT, BUR, SBD, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SNA from Huntington Beach city centre?
12 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Huntington Beach 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.