When you’re planning your trip to Sequoia National Park, one of the things you’ll need to decide is where to fly to Sequoia National Park.
In this guide, we’ll look at the nearest airport to Sequoia National Park.
‼️ It’s worth noting that although this is the closest airport to the park, it may not be the best for your trip. For more detailed information about other nearby airports, including the closest major airport to Sequoia National Park, read my Guide to all the Airports Near Sequoia National Park. ‼️
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What Airport is Closest to Sequoia National Park?
Fresno Yosemite International (FAT)
Although Visalia Municipal Airport is technically closer, it only has charter flights, so is of limited use to most travelers.
Fresno Yosemite Airport is the closest commercial airport to California’s Sequoia National Park. There are daily 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.
It’s just a short drive to either of the entrances. 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. It’s also convenient if you’re also seeing other national parks like Yosemite and King Canyon.
There are lots of car rental services at this airport so you can compare rates and services.
Location
Fresno Yosemite International Airport lies on East Clinton Way in Fresno County.
Distance from Fresno to Sequoia National Park
🔰 Distance Fresno to Sequoia National Park, Big Stump Entrance: 51 miles
🔰 Distance from Fresno, CA to Sequoia National Park, Ash Mountain Entrance: 79 miles
Travel time Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Sequoia National Park
⌚ Travel Time Fresno – Sequoia National Park, Big Stump Entrance: 1 hours and 5 minutes
⌚ Travel Time Fresno Airport to Sequoia National Park, Ash Mountain Entrance: 1 hour and 35 minutes
What airlines fly out of Fresno Yosemite International Airport? Which airports connect to there?
✈️ AeroMexico: Guadalajara, Mexico
✈️ Alaska Airlines: Seattle, San Diego, Portland
✈️ Allegiant: Las Vegas
✈️ American Airlines: Phoenix, Dallas/Fort Worth
✈️ Delta: Salt Lake City
✈️ Southwest: Las Vegas, Denver
✈️ United: Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago (Seasonal), San Francisco
✈️ Volaris: Morelia, Mexico, León, Mexico, Guadalajara, Mexico
➡️ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscanner
Rental car options
🚗 Onsite: Alamo, AVIS, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Thrifty
➡️ Book a car through Discover Cars
Getting from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Sequoia National Park
🚘 Car rentals
🚍 Greyhound Lines and V-Line bus routes going to Visalia Transit Center, then taking the Sequoia Shuttle service
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
Map of Airports Near Sequoia National Park
Travel Insurance for Sequoia National Park
When you’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.
➡️A great insurance option is Travelex. It has coverage for all you’ll need. You can choose the best travel insurance plan for your trip here or get a quote right now:
Have a great trip to Sequoia! I hope this guide has helped you decide where to fly to go to Sequoia National Park.
More Planning Resources for Sequoia National Park
⭐ Sequoia National Park Guide
⭐ Planning A Trip to Sequoia National Park: 7 Big Mistakes to Avoid
⭐ The Congress Trail Guide
⭐ How to Get to Sequoia National Park
⭐ All The Airports Near Sequoia National Park
⭐ 10 Tips For Visiting Sequoia National Park
⭐ The Best Time To Visit Sequoia National Park
⭐ Visiting Sequoia National Park: What To Expect Throughout the Year
⭐ 10 Fun Facts About Sequoia National Park
⭐ Best Vacation Rentals Near Sequoia National Park
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James Ian is a national park, camping and hiking expert.
He has dedicated his life to travel, visiting more than 80 countries, all 7 continents and most of the national parks in the United States. With over 35 years experience in the travel industry, James has worked on cruise ships, at resorts and hotels, and as a travel planner who’s helped hundreds of people plan successful trips to US national parks.
Based on his experience visiting our national parks multiple times, in-depth research and expertise as a travel planner, James has published detailed itineraries for many of the major national parks in the US. These itineraries, as well as 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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