Flights to Peoria
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Peoria is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,104-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI, 62 km), Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (regional) | PIA | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,104 ft | 660 ft |
| Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (regional) | BMI | 62 km (39 mi) | 8,000 ft | 871 ft |
| Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (regional) | SPI | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,001 ft | 598 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,104 ft, PIA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 660 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Peoria
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria to New York City | United States | 1,312 km (815 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Peoria to Toronto | Canada | 903 km (561 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Peoria to Brooklyn | United States | 1,317 km (818 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Peoria to Chicago | United States | 207 km (129 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Peoria to Queens | United States | 1,326 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Peoria to Houston | United States | 1,323 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Peoria to Montréal | Canada | 1,402 km (871 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Peoria to Philadelphia | United States | 1,224 km (761 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Peoria to San Antonio | United States | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Peoria to Manhattan | United States | 1,315 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Peoria to The Bronx | United States | 1,322 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Peoria to Dallas | United States | 1,089 km (677 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Peoria to Ottawa | Canada | 1,242 km (772 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Peoria to Jacksonville | United States | 1,356 km (843 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Peoria to Fort Worth | United States | 1,122 km (697 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Peoria to Austin | United States | 1,373 km (853 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Peoria to Columbus | United States | 564 km (351 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Peoria to Charlotte | United States | 978 km (607 mi) | about 2 h |
| Peoria to Indianapolis | United States | 309 km (192 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Peoria to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,179 km (733 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Peoria to Denver | United States | 1,310 km (814 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Peoria to Mississauga | Canada | 879 km (546 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Peoria to Shanghai | China | 11,405 km (7,086 mi) | about 15 h 22 min |
| Peoria to Chongqing | China | 12,028 km (7,474 mi) | about 16 h 10 min |
| Peoria to Chengdu | China | 11,957 km (7,429 mi) | about 16 h 5 min |
| Peoria to Beijing | China | 10,675 km (6,633 mi) | about 14 h 26 min |
| Peoria to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,019 km (5,604 mi) | about 12 h 19 min |
| Peoria to Tianjin | China | 10,732 km (6,669 mi) | about 14 h 31 min |
| Peoria to Wuhan | China | 11,718 km (7,281 mi) | about 15 h 46 min |
| Peoria to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,813 km (7,340 mi) | about 15 h 54 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 Peoria?
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 mi). The others, BMI, SPI, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PIA from Peoria city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Peoria 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.