San Diego to Lancaster flights
Lancaster lies 238 km (148 mi) north of San Diego, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| San Diego | Lancaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.4 million | 161,103 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 718 m (2,356 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SAN, 3 km out | BUR, 59 km out |
| Postal codes | 92101–92199 | 93534–93586 |
Airports at each end
Leaving San Diego
San Diego is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,401 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ, 27 km), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD, 47 km).
Arriving in Lancaster
Lancaster is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 59 km (37 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, 87 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 88 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 98 km), Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 59 km (37 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 87 km (54 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 88 km (55 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 98 km (61 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (regional) | HHR | 88 km (55 mi) | 4,884 ft | 66 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lancaster from San Diego?
238 km (148 mi) in a straight line, north of San Diego.
How long does it take to get from San Diego to Lancaster by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Diego and Lancaster?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Diego to Lancaster flights?
Typically San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR); Lancaster also has ONT, LAX, LGB, HHR.
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.