Flights to Surprise
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Surprise is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,489-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 72 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX | 37 km (23 mi) | 11,489 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Mesa Gateway Airport (regional) | AZA | 72 km (45 mi) | 10,401 ft | 1,382 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,489 ft, PHX can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,135 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Surprise
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surprise to Los Angeles | United States | 548 km (340 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Surprise to Tijuana | Mexico | 453 km (281 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Surprise to San Antonio | United States | 1,391 km (864 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Surprise to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 589 km (366 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Surprise to San Diego | United States | 461 km (286 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Surprise to Dallas | United States | 1,446 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Surprise to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,457 km (905 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Surprise to Mexicali | Mexico | 311 km (193 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Surprise to Fort Worth | United States | 1,400 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Surprise to San Jose | United States | 958 km (595 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Surprise to Austin | United States | 1,425 km (886 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Surprise to Chihuahua | Mexico | 813 km (505 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Surprise to San Francisco | United States | 1,020 km (634 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Surprise to Hermosillo | Mexico | 521 km (324 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Surprise to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,092 km (679 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Surprise to Torreón | Mexico | 1,244 km (773 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Surprise to Denver | United States | 943 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Surprise to Saltillo | Mexico | 1,426 km (886 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Surprise to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,371 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Surprise to El Paso | United States | 585 km (364 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Surprise to Guadalupe | Mexico | 1,462 km (909 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Surprise to Las Vegas | United States | 381 km (237 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Surprise to Shanghai | China | 10,861 km (6,749 mi) | about 14 h 40 min |
| Surprise to Chongqing | China | 11,885 km (7,385 mi) | about 15 h 59 min |
| Surprise to Chengdu | China | 11,909 km (7,400 mi) | about 16 h 1 min |
| Surprise to Beijing | China | 10,428 km (6,480 mi) | about 14 h 7 min |
| Surprise to Guangzhou | China | 12,073 km (7,502 mi) | about 16 h 14 min |
| Surprise to Shenzhen | China | 12,069 km (7,499 mi) | about 16 h 13 min |
| Surprise to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,817 km (6,722 mi) | about 14 h 37 min |
| Surprise to Tianjin | China | 10,452 km (6,495 mi) | about 14 h 9 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 Surprise?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the closest large airport at 37 km (23 mi). The others, AZA, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PHX from Surprise city centre?
37 km (23 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Surprise 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.