Which airport should I fly into for Montebello?

For long-haul and international flights, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the main gateway near Montebello. The closest airport, San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Montebello?

The nearest is about 7 mi (11 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Montebello?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Montebello

The closest airports to Montebello, California: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Montebello, California is San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT), about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
EMT	San Gabriel Valley AirportEl Monte, United States	7 mi / 11 km	23 min	Regional
CPM	Compton Woodley AirportCompton, United States	11 mi / 18 km	38 min	Regional
FUL	Fullerton Municipal AirportFullerton, United States	12 mi / 19 km	40 min	Regional
LGB	Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ AirportLong Beach, United States	14 mi / 22 km	26 min	Regional
HHR	Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal AirportHawthorne, United States	14 mi / 23 km	28 min	Regional
LAX	Los Angeles International AirportLos Angeles, United States	18 mi / 29 km	35 min	International
POC	Brackett FieldLa Verne, United States	19 mi / 31 km	37 min	Regional
BUR	Bob Hope AirportBurbank, United States	20 mi / 32 km	38 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT) is the most convenient at about 7 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (18 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Montebello. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with EMT.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near EMT saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Montebello is San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT), about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road.