Mexicali to Fontana flights
Fontana lies 246 km (153 mi) north-west of Mexicali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Mexicali | Fontana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 212,704 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 378 m (1,240 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | MXL, 20 km out | ONT, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 92331–92337 |
What changes when you arrive in Fontana
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Mexicali
Mexicali is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Imperial County Airport (IPL, 26 km), Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM, 79 km).
Arriving in Fontana
Fontana is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ontario International Airport (ONT), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,197-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 18 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 61 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 73 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 86 km), Palm Springs International Airport (PSP, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 16 km (10 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 18 km (11 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 61 km (38 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 73 km (45 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 86 km (53 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Palm Springs International Airport | PSP | 90 km (56 mi) | 10,000 ft | 477 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Fontana from Mexicali?
246 km (153 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mexicali.
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Fontana by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and Fontana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mexicali to Fontana flights?
Typically General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT); Fontana also has SBD, SNA, LGB, BUR, PSP.
What currency do I need in Fontana?
The Dollar (USD).
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.