Flights to Mesa
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Mesa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,489-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 20 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,489 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Mesa Gateway Airport (regional) | AZA | 20 km (12 mi) | 10,401 ft | 1,382 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,489 ft, PHX can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,135 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
Book a flight to Mesa
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Routes to and from Mesa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa to Los Angeles | United States | 598 km (371 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Mesa to Tijuana | Mexico | 494 km (307 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Mesa to San Antonio | United States | 1,339 km (832 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Mesa to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 537 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Mesa to San Diego | United States | 504 km (313 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Mesa to Dallas | United States | 1,399 km (869 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Mesa to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,405 km (873 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Mesa to Mexicali | Mexico | 350 km (217 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Mesa to Fort Worth | United States | 1,352 km (840 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Mesa to San Jose | United States | 1,011 km (628 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Mesa to Austin | United States | 1,374 km (854 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Mesa to Chihuahua | Mexico | 762 km (474 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Mesa to San Francisco | United States | 1,072 km (666 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Mesa to Hermosillo | Mexico | 489 km (304 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Mesa to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,050 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Mesa to Torreón | Mexico | 1,194 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Mesa to Denver | United States | 930 km (578 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Mesa to Saltillo | Mexico | 1,374 km (854 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Mesa to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,330 km (827 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Mesa to El Paso | United States | 533 km (331 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Mesa to Guadalupe | Mexico | 1,410 km (876 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Mesa to Las Vegas | United States | 430 km (267 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Mesa to Shanghai | China | 10,910 km (6,779 mi) | about 14 h 44 min |
| Mesa to Chongqing | China | 11,931 km (7,414 mi) | about 16 h 3 min |
| Mesa to Chengdu | China | 11,953 km (7,427 mi) | about 16 h 4 min |
| Mesa to Beijing | China | 10,474 km (6,508 mi) | about 14 h 11 min |
| Mesa to Guangzhou | China | 12,122 km (7,532 mi) | about 16 h 17 min |
| Mesa to Shenzhen | China | 12,119 km (7,530 mi) | about 16 h 17 min |
| Mesa to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,815 km (6,720 mi) | about 14 h 37 min |
| Mesa to Tianjin | China | 10,499 km (6,524 mi) | about 14 h 13 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 Mesa?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the closest large airport at 17 km (11 mi). The others, AZA, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PHX from Mesa city centre?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Mesa 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.