Fly to Yosemite – Local Airports and Airlines

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This article originally appeared on My Yosemite Park

Airports near Yosemite National Park such as Fresno Yosemite International get visitors to the park quick and easy. Domestic and international flights also come into San Francisco, Sacramento and others.

Commercial Airports Near Yosemite

Sequoia exhibit in the terminal of the Fresno Yosemite International Airport
Sequoia exhibit in the terminal of the Fresno Yosemite International AirportFresno Yosemite International Airport

Fresno Yosemite International (FAT)

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is the gateway to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks. Ten airlines provide non-stop service to 12 destinations, including Mexico, which makes it quick and convenient.

Drive north on Highway 41 to Yosemite. Allow about 1.5 hours to the park’s South Entrance or 2.5 hours to Yosemite Valley.

More Information:
5175 East Clinton Way
Fresno CA 93727
www.flyfresno.com

Merced Airport (MCE)

Offering flights on Advanced Air from Las Vegas and Los Angeles, from Merced Airport drive east on Highway 140 to Yosemite. Allow about two hours to Yosemite Valley.

Commercial Airports in the Bay Area

San Francisco International (SFO)

Drive on Highway 580 east to Highway 205 east to Highway 120 east to Yosemite. Allow about four hours to the park’s Big Oak Flat Entrance or five hours to Yosemite Valley.

Oakland International (OAK)

Drive on Highway 580 east to Highway 205 east to Highway 120 east to Yosemite. Allow about four hours to the park’s Big Oak Flat Entrance or five hours to Yosemite Valley.

San Jose International (SJC)

Drive on Highway 880 north to 580 east to Highway 205 east to Highway 120 east to Yosemite. Allow about four hours to the park’s Big Oak Flat Entrance or five hours to Yosemite Valley.

Commercial Airports North of Yosemite

Sacramento International (SMF)

Drive south on Highway 99 to either Highway 120 or Highway 140 east to Yosemite. Allow about four hours to Yosemite Valley.

Reno/Tahoe International (RNO)

Late May/June through October/November, depending on conditions: Drive south on US 395 to Highway 120 east to Yosemite. Allow about 3.5 hours to Tioga Pass Entrance or five hours to Yosemite Valley. (Check on the status of the Tioga Road.)

Year-Round: Drive west on Highway 80 to Highway 99 south to either Highway 120 or Highway 140 east to Yosemite. Allow about eight hours to Yosemite Valley.

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