Flights to Modesto
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Modesto is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 88 km (55 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 35 km), Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE, 58 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 88 km (55 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| Stockton Metropolitan Airport (regional) | SCK | 35 km (22 mi) | 10,245 ft | 33 ft |
| Merced Regional Macready Field (regional) | MCE | 58 km (36 mi) | 5,914 ft | 155 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,000 ft, SJC can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 62 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Modesto
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto to Los Angeles | United States | 470 km (292 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Modesto to Tijuana | Mexico | 677 km (421 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Modesto to Phoenix | United States | 932 km (579 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Modesto to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,481 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Modesto to San Diego | United States | 649 km (403 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Modesto to Mexicali | Mexico | 751 km (467 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Modesto to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,329 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Modesto to Seattle | United States | 1,114 km (692 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Modesto to Denver | United States | 1,407 km (874 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Modesto to El Paso | United States | 1,477 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Modesto to Vancouver | Canada | 1,302 km (809 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Modesto to Portland | United States | 888 km (552 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Modesto to Las Vegas | United States | 546 km (339 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Modesto to Surrey | Canada | 1,284 km (798 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Modesto to Albuquerque | United States | 1,314 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Modesto to Tucson | United States | 1,097 km (682 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Modesto to Long Beach | United States | 500 km (310 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Modesto to Mesa | United States | 953 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Modesto to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,417 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Modesto to Ensenada | Mexico | 756 km (470 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Modesto to Bakersfield | United States | 308 km (191 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Modesto to Aurora | United States | 1,420 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Modesto to Shanghai | China | 9,986 km (6,205 mi) | about 13 h 33 min |
| Modesto to Chongqing | China | 11,054 km (6,869 mi) | about 14 h 55 min |
| Modesto to Chengdu | China | 11,093 km (6,893 mi) | about 14 h 58 min |
| Modesto to Beijing | China | 9,597 km (5,963 mi) | about 13 h 3 min |
| Modesto to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,751 km (6,680 mi) | about 14 h 32 min |
| Modesto to Tianjin | China | 9,615 km (5,974 mi) | about 13 h 5 min |
| Modesto to Wuhan | China | 10,503 km (6,526 mi) | about 14 h 13 min |
| Modesto to Lahore | Pakistan | 12,157 km (7,554 mi) | about 16 h 20 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Modesto?
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the closest large airport at 88 km (55 mi). The others, SCK, MCE, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SJC from Modesto city centre?
88 km (55 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Modesto on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.