Flights to Pasadena
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Pasadena is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,886 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 33 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 37 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 51 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 58 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 21 km (13 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 33 km (21 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 37 km (23 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 51 km (32 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 58 km (36 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 84 km (52 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 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 Pasadena
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena to Tijuana | Mexico | 211 km (131 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Pasadena to Phoenix | United States | 566 km (352 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Pasadena to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,123 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Pasadena to San Diego | United States | 183 km (114 mi) | about 59 min |
| Pasadena to Mexicali | Mexico | 302 km (187 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Pasadena to San Jose | United States | 490 km (305 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Pasadena to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,297 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Pasadena to San Francisco | United States | 557 km (346 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Pasadena to Hermosillo | Mexico | 882 km (548 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Pasadena to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,469 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Pasadena to Denver | United States | 1,323 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Pasadena to El Paso | United States | 1,119 km (695 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Pasadena to Portland | United States | 1,322 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Pasadena to Las Vegas | United States | 354 km (220 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Pasadena to Albuquerque | United States | 1,056 km (656 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Pasadena to Tucson | United States | 705 km (438 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Pasadena to Fresno | United States | 325 km (202 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Pasadena to Sacramento | United States | 577 km (359 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Pasadena to Mesa | United States | 590 km (366 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Pasadena to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,298 km (807 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Pasadena to Ensenada | Mexico | 291 km (181 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Pasadena to Oakland | United States | 550 km (342 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Pasadena to Shanghai | China | 10,436 km (6,484 mi) | about 14 h 8 min |
| Pasadena to Chongqing | China | 11,517 km (7,156 mi) | about 15 h 31 min |
| Pasadena to Chengdu | China | 11,558 km (7,182 mi) | about 15 h 34 min |
| Pasadena to Beijing | China | 10,059 km (6,251 mi) | about 13 h 39 min |
| Pasadena to Guangzhou | China | 11,647 km (7,237 mi) | about 15 h 41 min |
| Pasadena to Shenzhen | China | 11,638 km (7,231 mi) | about 15 h 40 min |
| Pasadena to Istanbul | Turkey | 11,005 km (6,838 mi) | about 14 h 52 min |
| Pasadena to Tianjin | China | 10,077 km (6,261 mi) | about 13 h 40 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 Pasadena?
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) is the closest large airport at 21 km (13 mi). The others, LAX, LGB, ONT, SNA, SBD, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BUR from Pasadena city centre?
21 km (13 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Pasadena 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.