Flights to Palmdale
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Palmdale is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 47 km (29 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, 75 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 76 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 85 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 97 km), Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 47 km (29 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 75 km (47 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 76 km (47 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 85 km (53 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 97 km (60 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
| Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (regional) | HHR | 76 km (47 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 Palmdale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmdale to Tijuana | Mexico | 253 km (157 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Palmdale to Phoenix | United States | 571 km (355 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Palmdale to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,130 km (702 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Palmdale to San Diego | United States | 225 km (140 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Palmdale to Mexicali | Mexico | 328 km (204 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Palmdale to San Jose | United States | 458 km (285 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Palmdale to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,315 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Palmdale to San Francisco | United States | 525 km (326 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Palmdale to Hermosillo | Mexico | 910 km (565 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Palmdale to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,500 km (932 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Palmdale to Seattle | United States | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Palmdale to Denver | United States | 1,296 km (805 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Palmdale to El Paso | United States | 1,126 km (700 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Palmdale to Portland | United States | 1,277 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Palmdale to Las Vegas | United States | 323 km (201 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Palmdale to Albuquerque | United States | 1,047 km (651 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Palmdale to Tucson | United States | 717 km (445 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Palmdale to Fresno | United States | 284 km (176 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Palmdale to Sacramento | United States | 538 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Palmdale to Mesa | United States | 594 km (369 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Palmdale to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,275 km (792 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Palmdale to Ensenada | Mexico | 332 km (207 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Palmdale to Shanghai | China | 10,405 km (6,465 mi) | about 14 h 5 min |
| Palmdale to Chongqing | China | 11,481 km (7,134 mi) | about 15 h 28 min |
| Palmdale to Chengdu | China | 11,521 km (7,159 mi) | about 15 h 31 min |
| Palmdale to Beijing | China | 10,024 km (6,228 mi) | about 13 h 36 min |
| Palmdale to Guangzhou | China | 11,617 km (7,218 mi) | about 15 h 39 min |
| Palmdale to Shenzhen | China | 11,608 km (7,213 mi) | about 15 h 38 min |
| Palmdale to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,960 km (6,810 mi) | about 14 h 48 min |
| Palmdale to Tianjin | China | 10,041 km (6,239 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 Palmdale?
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) is the closest large airport at 47 km (29 mi). The others, ONT, LAX, LGB, SBD, HHR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BUR from Palmdale city centre?
47 km (29 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Palmdale 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.