Fresno to Hayward flights
Hayward lies 229 km (142 mi) north-west of Fresno, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Fresno | Hayward | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 542,107 | 158,289 |
| Elevation | 99 m (325 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | FAT, 6 km out | OAK, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 93650–93888 | 94540–94557 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Fresno
Fresno is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,539 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE, 89 km).
Arriving in Hayward
Hayward is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,520-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 26 km), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 37 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 23 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 36 km), Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 78 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 14 km (9 mi) | 10,520 ft | 9 ft |
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 26 km (16 mi) | 11,870 ft | 13 ft |
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 37 km (23 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| San Carlos Airport (regional) | SQL | 23 km (14 mi) | 2,621 ft | 5 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 36 km (22 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
| Stockton Metropolitan Airport (regional) | SCK | 78 km (48 mi) | 10,245 ft | 33 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Hayward from Fresno?
229 km (142 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Fresno.
How long does it take to get from Fresno to Hayward by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fresno and Hayward?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Fresno to Hayward flights?
Typically Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK); Hayward also has SFO, SJC, SQL, CCR, SCK.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.