Flights to San Mateo
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
San Mateo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,261-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 81 km), Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninoy Aquino International Airport | MNL | 24 km (15 mi) | 12,261 ft | 75 ft |
| Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base | CRK | 81 km (50 mi) | 10,499 ft | 484 ft |
| Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point | SFS | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,003 ft | 64 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,261 ft, MNL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 75 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from San Mateo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo to Guangzhou | China | 1,249 km (776 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| San Mateo to Shenzhen | China | 1,146 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| San Mateo to Dongguan | China | 1,207 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| San Mateo to Foshan | China | 1,250 km (777 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| San Mateo to Taipei | Taiwan | 1,152 km (716 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| San Mateo to Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 1,116 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| San Mateo to Xiamen | China | 1,133 km (704 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| San Mateo to Bao'an | China | 1,159 km (720 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| San Mateo to Fuzhou | China | 1,278 km (794 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| San Mateo to New Taipei City | Taiwan | 1,153 km (716 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| San Mateo to Zhongshan | China | 1,192 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| San Mateo to Shantou | China | 1,070 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| San Mateo to Haikou | China | 1,288 km (800 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| San Mateo to Huizhou | China | 1,171 km (728 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| San Mateo to Taichung | Taiwan | 1,052 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| San Mateo to Kaohsiung | Taiwan | 885 km (550 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| San Mateo to Wenzhou | China | 1,480 km (919 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| San Mateo to Zhuhai | China | 1,159 km (720 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| San Mateo to Puning | China | 1,090 km (677 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| San Mateo to Jieyang | China | 1,103 km (685 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| San Mateo to Tainan | Taiwan | 927 km (576 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| San Mateo to Davao | Philippines | 979 km (608 mi) | about 2 h |
| San Mateo to Lagos | Nigeria | 12,760 km (7,929 mi) | about 17 h 7 min |
| San Mateo to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,629 km (1,012 mi) | about 2 h 50 min |
| San Mateo to Mumbai | India | 5,141 km (3,194 mi) | about 7 h 20 min |
| San Mateo to Mexico City | Mexico | 14,202 km (8,825 mi) | about 18 h 57 min |
| San Mateo to Karachi | Pakistan | 5,738 km (3,565 mi) | about 8 h 6 min |
| San Mateo to Delhi | India | 4,763 km (2,959 mi) | about 6 h 51 min |
| San Mateo to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 3,369 km (2,093 mi) | about 5 h 4 min |
| San Mateo to Bengaluru | India | 4,697 km (2,918 mi) | about 6 h 46 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 San Mateo?
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the closest large airport at 24 km (15 mi). The others, CRK, SFS, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MNL from San Mateo city centre?
24 km (15 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to San Mateo 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.