Flights to Lancaster
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Lancaster is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 59 km (37 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,886 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ontario International Airport (ONT, 87 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 88 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 98 km), Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 59 km (37 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 87 km (54 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 88 km (55 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 98 km (61 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (regional) | HHR | 88 km (55 mi) | 4,884 ft | 66 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 Lancaster
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster to Tijuana | Mexico | 266 km (165 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Lancaster to Phoenix | United States | 575 km (357 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Lancaster to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,135 km (705 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Lancaster to San Diego | United States | 238 km (148 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Lancaster to Mexicali | Mexico | 339 km (210 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Lancaster to San Jose | United States | 448 km (278 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Lancaster to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,323 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Lancaster to San Francisco | United States | 514 km (320 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Lancaster to Hermosillo | Mexico | 920 km (572 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Lancaster to Seattle | United States | 1,477 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Lancaster to Denver | United States | 1,291 km (802 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Lancaster to El Paso | United States | 1,131 km (703 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Lancaster to Portland | United States | 1,264 km (785 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Lancaster to Las Vegas | United States | 317 km (197 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Lancaster to Albuquerque | United States | 1,048 km (651 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Lancaster to Tucson | United States | 723 km (449 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Lancaster to Fresno | United States | 272 km (169 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Lancaster to Sacramento | United States | 525 km (327 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Lancaster to Mesa | United States | 599 km (372 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Lancaster to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,271 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Lancaster to Ensenada | Mexico | 345 km (214 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Lancaster to Oakland | United States | 507 km (315 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Lancaster to Shanghai | China | 10,395 km (6,459 mi) | about 14 h 5 min |
| Lancaster to Chongqing | China | 11,470 km (7,127 mi) | about 15 h 27 min |
| Lancaster to Chengdu | China | 11,509 km (7,151 mi) | about 15 h 30 min |
| Lancaster to Beijing | China | 10,012 km (6,221 mi) | about 13 h 35 min |
| Lancaster to Guangzhou | China | 11,607 km (7,212 mi) | about 15 h 38 min |
| Lancaster to Shenzhen | China | 11,598 km (7,207 mi) | about 15 h 37 min |
| Lancaster to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,949 km (6,803 mi) | about 14 h 47 min |
| Lancaster to Tianjin | China | 10,030 km (6,232 mi) | about 13 h 37 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 Lancaster?
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) is the closest large airport at 59 km (37 mi). The others, ONT, LAX, LGB, HHR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BUR from Lancaster city centre?
59 km (37 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lancaster 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.