Flights to Murrieta
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Murrieta is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 62 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 66 km), Palm Springs International Airport (PSP, 72 km), San Diego International Airport (SAN, 91 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 60 km (37 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 62 km (39 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 66 km (41 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| Palm Springs International Airport | PSP | 72 km (45 mi) | 10,000 ft | 477 ft |
| San Diego International Airport | SAN | 91 km (57 mi) | 9,401 ft | 17 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 91 km (57 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,000 ft, SBD can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,159 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Murrieta
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrieta to Phoenix | United States | 477 km (296 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Murrieta to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,027 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Murrieta to Mexicali | Mexico | 194 km (120 mi) | about 1 h |
| Murrieta to San Jose | United States | 597 km (371 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Murrieta to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,191 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Murrieta to San Francisco | United States | 664 km (413 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Murrieta to Hermosillo | Mexico | 773 km (481 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Murrieta to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,361 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Murrieta to Denver | United States | 1,288 km (800 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Murrieta to El Paso | United States | 1,023 km (636 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Murrieta to Portland | United States | 1,410 km (876 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Murrieta to Las Vegas | United States | 348 km (216 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Murrieta to Albuquerque | United States | 984 km (612 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Murrieta to Tucson | United States | 605 km (376 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Murrieta to Fresno | United States | 424 km (264 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Murrieta to Sacramento | United States | 678 km (422 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Murrieta to Mesa | United States | 500 km (311 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Murrieta to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,256 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Murrieta to Ensenada | Mexico | 196 km (122 mi) | about 1 h |
| Murrieta to Oakland | United States | 657 km (408 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Murrieta to Bakersfield | United States | 261 km (162 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Murrieta to Aurora | United States | 1,299 km (807 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Murrieta to Shanghai | China | 10,544 km (6,551 mi) | about 14 h 16 min |
| Murrieta to Chongqing | China | 11,622 km (7,222 mi) | about 15 h 39 min |
| Murrieta to Chengdu | China | 11,662 km (7,246 mi) | about 15 h 42 min |
| Murrieta to Beijing | China | 10,165 km (6,316 mi) | about 13 h 47 min |
| Murrieta to Guangzhou | China | 11,755 km (7,304 mi) | about 15 h 49 min |
| Murrieta to Shenzhen | China | 11,746 km (7,299 mi) | about 15 h 49 min |
| Murrieta to Istanbul | Turkey | 11,029 km (6,853 mi) | about 14 h 53 min |
| Murrieta to Tianjin | China | 10,182 km (6,327 mi) | about 13 h 48 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 Murrieta?
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) is the closest large airport at 60 km (37 mi). The others, SNA, ONT, PSP, SAN, LGB, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SBD from Murrieta city centre?
60 km (37 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Murrieta 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.