Flights to Irvine
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Irvine is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), 4 km (2 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, 34 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 48 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 62 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 72 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 4 km (2 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 34 km (21 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 48 km (30 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 62 km (39 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 72 km (45 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 77 km (48 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 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 Irvine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine to Tijuana | Mexico | 151 km (94 mi) | about 57 min |
| Irvine to Phoenix | United States | 533 km (331 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Irvine to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,085 km (674 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Irvine to Mexicali | Mexico | 249 km (155 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Irvine to San Jose | United States | 550 km (342 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Irvine to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,248 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Irvine to San Francisco | United States | 617 km (383 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Irvine to Hermosillo | Mexico | 826 km (513 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Irvine to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,411 km (877 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Irvine to Denver | United States | 1,327 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Irvine to El Paso | United States | 1,081 km (672 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Irvine to Portland | United States | 1,381 km (858 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Irvine to Las Vegas | United States | 371 km (230 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Irvine to Albuquerque | United States | 1,037 km (644 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Irvine to Tucson | United States | 663 km (412 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Irvine to Fresno | United States | 385 km (239 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Irvine to Sacramento | United States | 638 km (396 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Irvine to Mesa | United States | 557 km (346 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Irvine to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,298 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Irvine to Ensenada | Mexico | 230 km (143 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Irvine to Oakland | United States | 610 km (379 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Irvine to Bakersfield | United States | 219 km (136 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Irvine to Shanghai | China | 10,493 km (6,520 mi) | about 14 h 12 min |
| Irvine to Chongqing | China | 11,577 km (7,194 mi) | about 15 h 36 min |
| Irvine to Chengdu | China | 11,618 km (7,219 mi) | about 15 h 39 min |
| Irvine to Beijing | China | 10,120 km (6,288 mi) | about 13 h 43 min |
| Irvine to Guangzhou | China | 11,705 km (7,273 mi) | about 15 h 45 min |
| Irvine to Shenzhen | China | 11,695 km (7,267 mi) | about 15 h 45 min |
| Irvine to Istanbul | Turkey | 11,041 km (6,860 mi) | about 14 h 54 min |
| Irvine to Tianjin | China | 10,137 km (6,299 mi) | about 13 h 45 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 Irvine?
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is the closest large airport at 4 km (2 mi). The others, LGB, ONT, LAX, SBD, BUR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SNA from Irvine city centre?
4 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Irvine 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.