Flights to Lubbock
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Lubbock is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (regional) | LBB | 10 km (6 mi) | 11,500 ft | 3,282 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,500 ft, LBB can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 3,282 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Lubbock
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock to Houston | United States | 746 km (464 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Lubbock to Tijuana | Mexico | 1,416 km (880 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Lubbock to Phoenix | United States | 947 km (589 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Lubbock to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,452 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Lubbock to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 1,385 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Lubbock to San Antonio | United States | 561 km (349 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Lubbock to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 478 km (297 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Lubbock to Zapopan | Mexico | 1,438 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Lubbock to San Diego | United States | 1,427 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Lubbock to Guadalajara | Mexico | 1,442 km (896 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Lubbock to Dallas | United States | 478 km (297 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Lubbock to Monterrey | Mexico | 890 km (553 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Lubbock to Mexicali | Mexico | 1,270 km (789 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Lubbock to Fort Worth | United States | 433 km (269 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Lubbock to Austin | United States | 535 km (332 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Lubbock to Chihuahua | Mexico | 681 km (423 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Lubbock to Hermosillo | Mexico | 998 km (620 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Lubbock to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,114 km (692 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Lubbock to Torreón | Mexico | 906 km (563 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Lubbock to Denver | United States | 740 km (460 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Lubbock to San Luis Potosí | Mexico | 1,273 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Lubbock to Aguascalientes | Mexico | 1,301 km (808 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Lubbock to Shanghai | China | 11,497 km (7,144 mi) | about 15 h 29 min |
| Lubbock to Chongqing | China | 12,385 km (7,696 mi) | about 16 h 38 min |
| Lubbock to Chengdu | China | 12,370 km (7,687 mi) | about 16 h 37 min |
| Lubbock to Beijing | China | 10,948 km (6,803 mi) | about 14 h 47 min |
| Lubbock to Guangzhou | China | 12,697 km (7,890 mi) | about 17 h 2 min |
| Lubbock to Shenzhen | China | 12,706 km (7,895 mi) | about 17 h 2 min |
| Lubbock to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,313 km (6,408 mi) | about 13 h 58 min |
| Lubbock to Tianjin | China | 10,985 km (6,826 mi) | about 14 h 50 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 Lubbock?
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) is the closest large airport at 10 km (6 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is LBB from Lubbock city centre?
10 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lubbock 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.