Flights to Riverside, CA
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Riverside is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ontario International Airport (ONT), 22 km (14 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, 22 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 54 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 71 km), Palm Springs International Airport (PSP, 83 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 22 km (14 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 22 km (14 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 54 km (34 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 71 km (44 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Palm Springs International Airport | PSP | 83 km (52 mi) | 10,000 ft | 477 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 93 km (58 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,197 ft, ONT can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 944 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Riverside
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside to Tijuana | Mexico | 165 km (103 mi) | about 58 min |
| Riverside to Phoenix | United States | 495 km (308 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Riverside to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,051 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Riverside to Mexicali | Mexico | 233 km (145 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Riverside to San Jose | United States | 554 km (344 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Riverside to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,225 km (761 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Riverside to San Francisco | United States | 621 km (386 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Riverside to Hermosillo | Mexico | 815 km (506 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Riverside to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,404 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Riverside to Denver | United States | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Riverside to El Paso | United States | 1,047 km (651 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Riverside to Portland | United States | 1,363 km (847 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Riverside to Las Vegas | United States | 321 km (200 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Riverside to Albuquerque | United States | 992 km (616 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Riverside to Tucson | United States | 633 km (393 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Riverside to Fresno | United States | 378 km (235 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Riverside to Sacramento | United States | 632 km (393 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Riverside to Mesa | United States | 519 km (322 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Riverside to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,248 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Riverside to Ensenada | Mexico | 243 km (151 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Riverside to Oakland | United States | 613 km (381 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Riverside to Bakersfield | United States | 217 km (135 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Riverside to Shanghai | China | 10,501 km (6,525 mi) | about 14 h 13 min |
| Riverside to Chongqing | China | 11,577 km (7,194 mi) | about 15 h 36 min |
| Riverside to Chengdu | China | 11,616 km (7,218 mi) | about 15 h 39 min |
| Riverside to Beijing | China | 10,119 km (6,288 mi) | about 13 h 43 min |
| Riverside to Guangzhou | China | 11,713 km (7,278 mi) | about 15 h 46 min |
| Riverside to Shenzhen | China | 11,704 km (7,272 mi) | about 15 h 45 min |
| Riverside to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,996 km (6,832 mi) | about 14 h 51 min |
| Riverside to Tianjin | China | 10,137 km (6,299 mi) | about 13 h 45 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 Riverside?
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the closest large airport at 22 km (14 mi). The others, SBD, SNA, LGB, PSP, LAX, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ONT from Riverside city centre?
22 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Riverside 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.