Which airport should I fly into for San Bernardino?

For long-haul and international flights, San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) is the main gateway near San Bernardino. The closest airport, San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from San Bernardino?

The nearest is about 3 mi (5 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 San Bernardino?

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 San Bernardino

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

The nearest airport to San Bernardino, California is San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 11 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
SBD	San Bernardino International AirportSan Bernardino, United States	3 mi / 5 km	11 min	International
RIR	Flabob AirportRiverside/Rubidoux/, United States	11 mi / 17 km	36 min	Regional
RAL	Riverside Municipal AirportRiverside, United States	14 mi / 23 km	28 min	Regional
RIV	March ARB AirportRiverside, United States	16 mi / 25 km	30 min	Regional
ONT	Ontario International AirportOntario, United States	18 mi / 29 km	35 min	International
CNO	Chino AirportChino, United States	22 mi / 35 km	42 min	Regional
CCB	Cable AirportUpland, United States	23 mi / 37 km	44 min	Regional
BNG	Banning Municipal AirportBanning, United States	28 mi / 45 km	54 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 Bernardino International Airport (SBD) is the most convenient at about 3 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

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 San Bernardino. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with SBD.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near SBD 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 San Bernardino is San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 11 min by road.