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All The Airports Near Sequoia National Park

An important thing to decide when you planning a trip to Sequoia National Park is the best airport to fly into Sequoia.ย ย ย 

Entrances to Sequoia National Park include the Ash Mountain Entrance in the south via Highway 198 at the town of Three Rivers and the Big Stump Entrance in the north at Kings Canyon accessible via Highway 180. Choosing which entrance to Sequoia National Park youโ€™ll be using will help you decide which airport for Sequoia National Park youโ€™ll fly to.ย ย ย 

In order to help you choose the best airport near Sequoia National Park for your travel plans, in this guide weโ€™ll look at all the airports near Sequoia National Park, so you can make the right decision.ย 

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What are the best airports near Sequoia National Park?

If youโ€™re still deciding on a Sequoia National Park nearest major airport you can fly to, hereโ€™s a list to help you finalize your plans. Flying to the closest major airport to Sequoia National Park should give you convenience, accessibility, and plenty of flight options and services.ย ย 

The airports near Sequoia National Park are:ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Visalia Municipal Airport
โœˆ๏ธ Fresno Yosemite International
โœˆ๏ธ Los Angeles International Airport
โœˆ๏ธ San Jose International Airport
โœˆ๏ธ Oakland International Airport
โœˆ๏ธ Ontario International Airport
โœˆ๏ธ Santa Ana John Wayne Airport
โœˆ๏ธ Sacramento International Airport
โœˆ๏ธ San Francisco International Airport


Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS)

A clock tower in the middle of the city, surrounded by buildings and trees in the daytime in Visalia, California, near Visalia Municipal Airport

Visalia Municipal Airport is technically the airport closest to Sequoia National Park. However, there are no commercial flights here.ย  It is an option for charter flights.ย  Flying on a personal charter saves timeย and also offers the benefits of comfort and privacy on your travel, though obviously, most people donโ€™t do this.ย ย ย 

You can rent a car onsite from Enterprise Car Rentals to get to Sequoia National Park. The Ash Mountain Entrance, less than an hour away, is the nearest to the airport. You can access the Big Stump Entrance in about one and a half hours, which is still a manageable distance to drive.ย ย 

Location

Visalia Municipal Airport is located just five miles from Visaliaโ€™s downtown area in Tulare County.ย 

Distance from Visalia to Sequoia National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ Distance to Big Stump Entrance: 58 miles
๐Ÿ”ฐ Distance to Ash Mountain Entrance: 40 milesย 

Travel time to Sequoia National Park

โŒš Travel Time to Big Stump Entrance: 1 hour and 20 minutes
โŒš Travel Time to Ash Mountain Entrance: 48 minutesย 

What airlines fly out of Visalia Municipal Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Charter services by Optimal Aviation Servicesย 

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite: Enterprise

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from Visalia Municipal Airport to Sequoia National Park:ย 

๐Ÿš˜ Car rental service
๐Ÿš Shuttle service by Sequoia Shuttleย 

Pros

  • Closest airport by distance
  • Less time to travel

Cons

  • Only charter flights are offered
  • Can be more expensive to fly here

This is the best airport for Sequoia National Park โ€ฆย 

โœ”๏ธ If you prefer flying on a private charterย ย 


Fresno Yosemite International (FAT)

Fresno California 1

Fresno Yosemite Airport is a commercial airport with flights on several major domestic airlines (Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, and United) as well as several cities in Mexico via AeroMexico and Volaris. You can choose budget flights and get miles on your preferred airlines at Fresno Yosemite.ย 

Fresno is the closest commercial airport to Californiaโ€™s Sequoia National Park. Itโ€™s just a short drive to either of the entrances.ย  The Big Stump north entrance is just one hour from here while the southern Ash Mountain Entrance is around an hour and a half drive.ย  Itโ€™s also convenient if youโ€™re also seeing other national parks like Yosemite and King Canyon.ย ย 

There are lots of car rental services at this airport so you can compare rates and services.ย 

Location

Fresno Yosemite International Airport lies on East Clinton Way in Fresno County.ย 

Distance from Fresno to Sequoia National Parkย 

๐Ÿ”ฐ Distance Fresno to Sequoia National Park, Big Stump Entrance: 51 miles
๐Ÿ”ฐ Distance from Fresno, CA to Sequoia National Park, Ash Mountain Entrance: 79 milesย 

Travel time Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Sequoia National Park

โŒš Travel Time Fresno โ€“ Sequoia National Park, Big Stump Entrance: 1 hours and 5 minutes
โŒš Travel Time Fresno Airport to Sequoia National Park, Ash Mountain Entrance: 1 hour and 35 minutesย 

What airlines fly out of Fresno Yosemite International Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ AeroMexico: Guadalajara, Mexico
โœˆ๏ธ Alaska Airlines: Seattle, San Diego, Portland
โœˆ๏ธ Allegiant: Las Vegas
โœˆ๏ธ American Airlines: Phoenix, Dallas/Fort Worth
โœˆ๏ธ Delta: Salt Lake City
โœˆ๏ธ Southwest: Las Vegas, Denver
โœˆ๏ธ United: Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago (Seasonal), San Francisco
โœˆ๏ธ Volaris: Morelia, Mexico, Leรณn, Mexico, Guadalajara, Mexico

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscannerย 

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite: Alamo, AVIS, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Thrifty

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Sequoia National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Car rentals
๐Ÿš Greyhound Lines and V-Line bus routes going to Visalia Transit Center, then taking the Sequoia Shuttle serviceย 

Pros

  • Short drive to both park entrances
  • Several options for domestic flights
  • Plenty of car rental services offered
  • Visit Yosemite and Kings Canyon national parks

Cons

  • International flights are limited to Mexico
  • Not all domestic airlines fly here
  • You may end up with a long layover on a connecting flight

This is the best airport for Sequoia National Parkโ€ฆย 

โœ”๏ธ If you want the least amount of driving time
โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re also visiting Kings Canyon and Yosemiteย ย 


Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

An airplane over tall buildings and a parking lot beside cars and trees surrounding Los Angeles International Airport.

Los Angeles International Airport is a major airport located just southwest of Los Angelesโ€™ downtown area. You have plenty of options for both domestic and international flights here so you have convenient access to other states and cities outside the US. You can also take advantage of frequent flyer programs offered by different airlines.ย ย 

Los Angeles International may not be the closest to Sequoia National Park but itโ€™s within a reasonable driving distance if you plan to include Sequoia on a Californian road trip.ย ย ย 

It takes around four hours to the Ash Mountain entrance.ย  You can take any highway to reach I-5 N and drive towards CA-99 N until you get to Bakersfield/Fresno. Take exit 96 and head to CA-198 E going to Visalia, then continue driving to the Ash Mountain entrance. You can also access the Big Stump Entrance with an additional half-hour drive.ย ย 

Car rentals are available offsite but you can get courtesy shuttles to get you to the rental facilities. If you plan to go around the Los Angeles area, you have several transport options like taxis, buses, and train services.ย ย 

Location

Los Angeles International Airport is in the Westchester neighborhood, southwest of the Los Angeles area.ย ย ย 

Distance from LA to Sequoia National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ Distance from LAX to Sequoia National Park, Big Stump Entrance: 245 miles
๐Ÿ”ฐ Distance Los Angeles to Sequoia National Park, Ash Mountain Entrance: 208 milesย 

Travel time Los Angeles โ€“ Sequoia National Park

โŒš Travel Time from Los Angeles to Sequoia National Park, Big Stump Entrance: 4 hours and 35 minutes
โŒš Travel Time to Ash Mountain Entrance: 4 hoursย 

What airlines fly out of Los Angeles International Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Major domestic and international flight services are available at Los Angeles International Airport.

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscannerย 

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Offsite: Alamo, AVIS, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Sixt, Thrifty, Zipcar

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from Los Angeles International Airport to Sequoia National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Car rentalsย ย 

Pros

  • Multiple domestic and international flights available
  • Plenty of car rental services offsite
  • Value for cheaper flights and points for frequent flyer programs
  • Visit Los Angeles and attractions in the region like Joshua Tree National Park

Cons

  • Long drive to the park entrances

This is the best airport for Sequoia National Park โ€ฆย 

โœ”๏ธ If you have ample time to travel
โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re also visiting Los Angeles and/ or seeing other Californian attractions like Joshua Tree National Parkย 


San Jose International Airport (SJC)

San Jose International Airport 1

San Jose International Airport is a commercial airport located in San Jose, California. Several airlines fly to and from this airport nonstop with domestic flights to key states and international flights to Mexico, UK and Japan.ย ย 

You can rent a car to go to Sequoia National Park through onsite companies at the Rental Car Center right across Terminal B. Several ground transportation services also operate at this airport if you are going to travel around San Jose to see some other attractions.ย 

From the airport, take CA-85 S until it merges with US-101 S. Take exit 356 going to CA-152 E, then CA-99 S. Head off to exit 133B straight to CA-180 E until you reach the Big Stump entrance. The driving distance to this entrance is almost the same as the Ash Mountain Entrance which is more or less around four hours.ย ย 

Location

San Jose International Airport is located in San Jose, California.ย ย 

Distance to Sequoia National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ Distance to Big Stump Entrance: 205 miles
๐Ÿ”ฐ Distance to Ash Mountain Entrance: 228 milesย 

Travel time to Sequoia National Park

โŒš Travel Time to Big Stump Entrance: 3 hours and 40 minutes
โŒš Travel Time to Ash Mountain Entrance: 3 hours and 55 minutesย 

What airlines fly out of San Jose International Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

Several domestic flights fly nonstop to major US cities, and international flights to Mexico, Tokyo, Japan, and London (Heathrow), United Kingdom:ย ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Alaska Airlines
โœˆ๏ธ American Airlines
โœˆ๏ธ British Airways
โœˆ๏ธ Delta
โœˆ๏ธ Hawaiian Airlines
โœˆ๏ธ JetBlue
โœˆ๏ธ Southwest
โœˆ๏ธ United
โœˆ๏ธ Volaris
โœˆ๏ธ Zipair

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscannerย 

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite: Alamo, AVIS, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox Rent a Car, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt, Thrifty

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Carsย 

Getting from San Jose International Airport to Sequoia National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Car rental servicesย ย 

Pros

  • Plenty of non-stop domestic flights are available
  • Options for care rental services
  • International flights to Mexico, Tokyo, and Heathrow

Cons

  • Long drive to park entrances

This is the best airport for Sequoia National Park โ€ฆย 

โœ”๏ธ If you have more travel time
โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re also seeing Californiaโ€™s San Jose areaย 


Oakland International Airport (OAK)

Oakland International Airport

Oakland International Airport, Californiaโ€™s fourth-largest air hub, is located south of the San Francisco Bay Area. The airport is serviced by several major airlines with nonstop flights all across North America, Hawaii, and Europe.ย ย 

You can go for cheaper flights and get points for miles on airlines serviced here.ย 

Ground transportation services available from Oakland International include BART trains with routes to San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, and other points in the Bay Area. Amtrak and AC public bus transport also give you access to several areas in California, in case youโ€™ll visit other attractions aside from Sequoia National Park.ย ย 

Onsite car rentals are offered at the Rental Car Center just a few minutes from the terminals. Sequoiaโ€™s Big Stump Entrance is the closest entrance to the airport. Drive towards I-80 E to I-580 E and continue until I-205 E until the merge to I-5 N. Take CA-120 E going to CA-99 S, then you can take exit 133B going to CA-180 E. Continue until you reach the entrance. This route will take you about three and a half hours.ย  The Ash Mountain Entrance is a little over four hours.ย ย 

Location

Oakland International Airport is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, just 10 miles south of downtown Oakland.ย ย 

Distance Oakland to Sequoia National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ Distance to Big Stump Entrance: 218 miles
๐Ÿ”ฐ Distance to Ash Mountain Entrance: 245 milesย 

Travel time to Sequoia National Park

โŒš Travel Time to Big Stump Entrance: 3 hours and 20 minutes
โŒš Travel Time to Ash Mountain Entrance: 4 hours and 5 minutesย 

What airlines fly out of Oakland International Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

Nonstop flights to Europe and all across North America, and Hawaii are serviced by the following airlines:ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Alaska, Allegiant, Azores, Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest, Spirit, Volaris

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscannerย 

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite (Rental Car Center): Alamo, AVIS, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless, Thrifty

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Carsย 

Getting from Oakland International Airport to Sequoia National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Car rental serviceย 

Pros

  • Several options for domestic flights and airlines
  • Option for cheaper flights
  • Availability for specific international flights
  • Plenty of car rental services available onsite
  • Range of ground transport in case youโ€™re visiting other places around the San Francisco Bay Area

Cons

  • Long drive to the park entrances

This is the best airport for Sequoia National Park โ€ฆย 

โœ”๏ธ If you have lots of time to travel
โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re also visiting other destinations in the San Francisco Bay Areaย ย 


Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Road in the middle of buildings surrounded by tall trees in San Bernardino, California near Ontario International Airport

Ontario International Airport offers flights to major destinations in the US, Central America, Mexico, and Asia. You can choose from more than ten major airline services flying to and from this international airport. Take advantage of budget flights and points for frequent flyer programs by your chosen airlines.ย ย ย 

Bus and rail services like Amtrak, Greyhound, Metro Bus and Rail, and others are available to get you around Ontario and other major points in the US. Ride-share apps, taxis, and limousine services are also available.ย ย 

Ontario International has an onsite Rental Car Center with a free shuttle service to transport passengers between terminals and the center. Other car rental companies are also available and provide transportation for customers from the center to their offices.ย ย 

While itโ€™s a long drive from this airport to Sequoia National Park, you can make the most out of your trip by seeing other attractions in the area.ย ย 

Location

Ontario International Airport is situated east of the Downtown Ontario area in San Bernardino County, California.ย ย 

Distance to Sequoia National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ Distance to Big Stump Entrance: 277 miles
๐Ÿ”ฐ Distance to Ash Mountain Entrance: 240 milesย 

Travel time to Sequoia National Park

โŒš Travel Time to Big Stump Entrance: 5 hours and 15 minutes
โŒš Travel Time to Ash Mountain Entrance: 4 hours and 40 minutesย 

What airlines fly out of Ontario International Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Alaska: Portland, Seattle
โœˆ๏ธ American Airlines: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix
โœˆ๏ธ Avianca: San Salvador
โœˆ๏ธ China Airlines: Taipei
โœˆ๏ธ Delta: Atlanta, Salt Lake City, Seattle
โœˆ๏ธ Frontier: Atlanta, Denver, Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Francisco
โœˆ๏ธ Hawaiian Airlines: Honolulu
โœˆ๏ธ JetBlue: New York City
โœˆ๏ธ Southwest: Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Jose
โœˆ๏ธ United: Denver, Houston, San Francisco
โœˆ๏ธ Volaris: Guadalajara

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscannerย 

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite (Rental Car Center): Alamo, AVIS, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless, Thrifty

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Carsย 

Getting from Ontario International Airport to Sequoia National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Car rentals are the best optionย 

Pros

  • Plenty of domestic flight services to key US cities
  • Budget flights available
  • Major car rental services offered here
  • See attractions in Ontario and nearby areas

Cons

  • Longer travel to the park entrances

This is the best airport for Sequoia National Park โ€ฆย 

โœ”๏ธ If you have ample time to travel
โœ”๏ธ If you have plans to visit Ontario, California or nearby areasย 


Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Roads with cars passing through in the middle of buildings surrounded by trees in the daytime in Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana John Wayne Airport, a smaller commercial airport in Orange County, offers flights to main cities in the US and international flights to Canada and Mexico.ย ย 

If youโ€™ll travel around to see sights in Orange County or nearby areas, you can take the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) bus services, as well as train services via Amtrak, Greyhound, Metro with routes to Los Angeles County, and Metrolink with routes to Southern California.ย 

To get your car rental service, you have several options for onsite and offsite car rental companies. The Ash Mountain Entrance is a five-hour drive while the Big Stump entrance is about five and a half hours from the Orange County area.ย ย 

Location

Santa Ana John Wayne Airport is located in Orange County in Sta. Ana, California. ย 

Distance to Sequoia National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ Distance to Big Stump Entrance: 281 miles
๐Ÿ”ฐ Distance to Ash Mountain Entrance: 243 milesย 

Travel time to Sequoia National Park

โŒš Travel Time to Big Stump Entrance: 5 hours and 25 minutes
โŒš Travel Time to Ash Mountain Entrance: 4 hours and 50 minutesย 

What airlines fly out of Santa Ana John Wayne Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Air Canada: Vancouver, Canada
โœˆ๏ธ Alaska Airlines: Everett, WA, Portland, San Francisco, Santa Rosa/Sonoma, Seattle
โœˆ๏ธ Allegiant Air: Austin, Boise, Des Moines, Eugene, Idaho Falls, Las Vegas, Medford, Missoula, Phoenix (AZA), Provo, Sioux Falls
โœˆ๏ธ American Airlines: Austin, Chicago (ORD), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), New York, Phoenix
โœˆ๏ธ Delta Air Lines: Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Salt Lake City, Seattle
โœˆ๏ธ Frontier Airlines: Denver, Las Vegas
โœˆ๏ธ JSX: Concord, Las Vegas, Mammoth (Seasonal), Monterey, Oakland, Reno
โœˆ๏ธ Southwest Airlines: Austin, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Chicago (MDW), Dallas/Fort Worth (DAL), Denver, Houston (HOU), Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, Oakland, Phoenix, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Jose, St. Louis
โœˆ๏ธ Spirit Airlines: Las Vegas, Oakland, Phoenix (PHX)
โœˆ๏ธ United Airlines: Aspen (Seasonal), Chicago (ORD), Denver, Honolulu, Houston (IAH), Newark, San Francisco
โœˆ๏ธ West Jet: Calgary, Vancouver, Canada

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscannerย 

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National
๐Ÿš— Offsite: Fox/Payless, Go Rentals, Los Angeles Van Rentals, Orange County Van Rental, SNA Auto Rental, Stop-N-Go Rent-A-Car, U-Save Car & Truck Rental, United Auto Rental, United Van Rentals

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Getting from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Sequoia National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Car rental serviceย 

Pros

  • More choices for domestic flights and airlines
  • Flights to Canada and Mexico
  • Get to see other places of interest in Orange County and surrounding regions

Cons

  • Longer drive to both park entrances

This is the best airport for Sequoia Park โ€ฆย 

โœ”๏ธ If you have more time to travel
โœ”๏ธ If you plan to visit the Orange County areaย 


Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento International Airport is a major airport hub in California located northwest of downtown Sacramento. If youโ€™re also planning to visit Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, and other North Coast attractions, flying here is a good option. There are nonstop flights to key cities in North America from here.ย ย 

If youโ€™re seeing attractions in downtown Sacramento and nearby regions, transport services you can get at the airport include on-demand taxi services, Yolobus, and SacRT bus services.ย ย 

Youโ€™ll find several car rental services onsite and offsite to conveniently get you to Sequoia National Park. Driving to the Big Stump entrance takes about four hours. You can take the US-50 E/CA-99 S going to Fresno, then drive straight to exit 133B on CA-180 E until you reach the Big Stump entrance. Ash Mountain is almost the same distance as the Big Stump entrance, so you can also choose from either park entrance.ย ย ย 

Location

Sacramento International Airport is located about 10 miles northwest of the downtown Sacramento area in Sacramento County.ย ย ย 

Distance from Sacramento to Sequoia National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ Distance to Big Stump Entrance: 236 miles
๐Ÿ”ฐ Distance to Ash Mountain Entrance: 260 milesย 

Travel time to Sequoia National Park

โŒš Travel Time to Big Stump Entrance: 4 hours
โŒš Travel Time to Ash Mountain Entrance: 4 hours and 17ย  minutesย 

What airlines fly out of Sacramento International Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ American Airlines
โœˆ๏ธ Delta
โœˆ๏ธ United Airlines
โœˆ๏ธ Air Canada
โœˆ๏ธ Aeromexico
โœˆ๏ธ Alaska Airlines
โœˆ๏ธ Frontier
โœˆ๏ธ Hawaiian Airlines
โœˆ๏ธ Horizon
โœˆ๏ธ JetBlue
โœˆ๏ธ Southwest
โœˆ๏ธ Spirit
โœˆ๏ธ Volaris

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscannerย 

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite: Alamo, AVIS, Budget, Dollar Rent a Car, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless Car Rental, Thrifty, Zipcar
๐Ÿš— Offsite: Airport Van Rental

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from Sacramento International Airport to Sequoia National Park:ย 

๐Ÿš˜ Car rentalsย ย 

Pros

  • Plenty of domestic flight options
  • Plenty of car rental service
  • See popular destinations in the North California areas like Vino Valhalla and Lake Tahoe

Cons

  • Long drive to park entrances

This is the best airport for Sequoia National Park โ€ฆ

โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re planning to tour other sights like Vino Valhalla and Lake Tahoe, or Yosemite National Park
โœ”๏ธ If you have plenty of time to travel


San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco International Airport 1

San Francisco International Airport is the largest airport in the Bay Area. It gives you access to over 75 cities across the US with nonstop flights provided by 13 domestic airline carriers. The airport is also serviced by 37 international flight carriers offering nonstop flights to over 40 international cities.ย ย 

You can choose from several onsite and offsite car rental companies, with a free airport shuttle service provided to get you to the Rental Car Center.ย ย 

Driving from the San Francisco area to Sequoia National Parkโ€™s Big Stump entrance takes about 4 hours. You can take I-80 E to I-580 E, then continue to I-205 E until the merge on I-5 N. Take CA-120 E going to CA-99 S. Then drive to exit 133B until you reach CA-180 E, then head towards the Big Stump entrance.ย ย 

Location

San Francisco International Airport is around 13 miles south of San Francisco, in San Mateo County.ย ย 

Distance San Francisco to Sequoia National Parkย 

๐Ÿ”ฐ Distance from San Fran to Sequoia National Park, Big Stump Entrance: 240 miles
๐Ÿ”ฐ Distance to Ash Mountain Entrance: 264 milesย 

Travel time San Francisco Airport to Sequoia National Park

โŒš Travel Time San Francisco, CA to Sequoia National Park, Big Stump Entrance: 4 hours and 10 minutes
โŒš Travel Time to Ash Mountain Entrance: 4 hours and 25 minutesย 

What airlines fly out of San Francisco International Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Major domestic and international airlines are serviced at San Francisco International Airport

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscannerย 

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite: Alamo, AVIS, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Sixt, Hertz, National, Thrifty
๐Ÿš— Offsite: Airport Van Rental, NU Car Rentals, Payless Car Rental, Fox

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from San Francisco International Airport to Sequoia National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Rent a car

Pros

  • Multiple domestic and international flights and airline options
  • Budget flights and points for miles
  • Plenty of car rental services are offered here
  • Plenty of ground transportation services are available

Cons

  • Long drive to the park entrances

This is the best airport for Sequoia National Park โ€ฆย 

โœ”๏ธ If you are taking an international flight
โœ”๏ธ If you have lots of time for travel
โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re also visiting Yosemite National Parkย 


How to Decide your Flights to Sequoia National Parkย 

Taking note of your travel details like the nearest airport to Sequoia National Park will let you travel with ease. You need to consider these things to help you make the most of your trip:ย ย 

โ“ Where else are you planning to go on your trip?ย  Are you planning to visit other national parks? Yosemite National Park is just two and a half hours from Sequoia, while Kings Canyon National Park is around four hours from there.ย 

โ“ When are you going? Preparing for your trip is not just about looking for the closest airport. Sequoia National Park is more accessible to visitors during spring and fall. Going there during the winter months can be more challenging because of slippery roads and road closures due to snow.ย ย 

โ“ Where are you staying? Itโ€™s better to choose an airport closer to where youโ€™re staying, especially if Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are your only destinations.ย ย ย 

โ“ How much time do you have? If you are trying to save travel time, itโ€™s important to know what airport is closest to Sequoia National Park. That way, you can make the most of your trip and avoid hassles.ย ย 

โ“ Whatโ€™s your budget? Are you looking for budget flights? Major international airports offer more options and competitive flight rates than other airports.ย ย 

โ“ Do you have a frequent flyer program with a specific airline? Some airports have limited airline services than other airports.ย ย 

โ“ Where are you flying from?ย  Are you flying on a domestic or international flight? Finding the nearest airport Sequoia National Park has to offer includes major airports with plenty of flight destinations to US states and international cities.ย ย 

โ“ What type of car do you want to rent when you arrive? Do you have a specific car rental service in mind? Services and companies differ with each airport. Sequoia National Park is accessible by car so itโ€™s the best option to go around the park.ย ย 


FAQs About the Best Airport for Sequoia National Parkย 

How far apart are Sequoia and Yosemite?

Yosemite National Park is 218 miles from Sequoia National Park on CA 41. If you drive non-stop, it will take you about 5 hours and 45 minutes to get there.ย 

What is the closest international airport to Sequoia National Park?ย 

The closest international airport to Sequoia National Park is Fresno Yosemite International Airport. In fact, itโ€™s also the closest to Yosemite and Kings Canyon National Park.
However, San Francisco is a much bigger airport with a lot more flights.

What is the best entrance to Sequoia National Park?

The Big Stump entrance thatโ€™s accessible via Highway 180 in Kings Canyon National Park is a more popular route because itโ€™s wider, less steep, and more straight which allows longer vehicles to easily get to the park.


Map of Airports Near Sequoia National Park


Travel Insuranceโ€ฏfor Sequoia National Parkย 

When youโ€™re flying to Sequoia National Park, consider getting travel insurance too. Make sure it includes trip cancellation, in case you need to cancel your flight before your travel, so that you can get a refund.ย  โ€ฏย 

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Have a great trip to Sequoia!ย  I hope this guide has helped you decide what airport to fly into for Sequoia National Park.

More Planning Resources for Sequoia National Park

โญ Sequoia National Park Guide
โญ Planning A Trip to Sequoia National Park: 7 Big Mistakes to Avoid
โญ The Congress Trail Guide
โญ How to Get to Sequoia National Park
โญ 10 Tips For Visiting Sequoia National Park
โญ The Closest Airport To Sequoia National Park
โญ The Best Time To Visit Sequoia National Park
โญ Visiting Sequoia National Park: What To Expect Throughout the Year
โญ 10 Fun Facts About Sequoia National Park
โญ Best Vacation Rentals Near Sequoia National Park

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James Ian at Yosemite

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Based on his experience visiting our national parks multiple times, in-depth research and expertise as a travel planner, James hasย published detailed itinerariesย for many of the major national parks in the US. These itineraries, as well asย in-depth park guides, and other resources will help you have your own incredible trip to US national parks without stress and hassle.

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