Which airport should I fly into for Whittier?

The closest airport, San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Whittier?

The nearest is about 7 mi (12 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 Whittier?

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 Whittier

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

The nearest airport to Whittier, California is San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT), about 7 mi (12 km) away — roughly 25 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
EMT	San Gabriel Valley AirportEl Monte, United States	7 mi / 12 km	25 min	Regional
FUL	Fullerton Municipal AirportFullerton, United States	8 mi / 13 km	27 min	Regional
LGB	Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ AirportLong Beach, United States	13 mi / 21 km	44 min	Regional
CPM	Compton Woodley AirportCompton, United States	14 mi / 22 km	26 min	Regional
POC	Brackett FieldLa Verne, United States	16 mi / 26 km	31 min	Regional
HHR	Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal AirportHawthorne, United States	18 mi / 29 km	35 min	Regional
TOA	Zamperini FieldTorrance, United States	21 mi / 34 km	41 min	Regional
CCB	Cable AirportUpland, United States	22 mi / 35 km	42 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. 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 Whittier. 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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Other cities these airports serve

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 Whittier is San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT), about 7 mi (12 km) away — roughly 25 min by road.