San Francisco to Fullerton flights
Fullerton lies 594 km (369 mi) south-east of San Francisco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 31 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.
| San Francisco | Fullerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 827,526 | 140,847 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SFO, 18 km out | SNA, 22 km out |
| Postal codes | 94102–94188 | 92831–92838 |
Airports at each end
Leaving San Francisco
San Francisco is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,870-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK, 18 km), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 63 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 33 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 40 km), Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS, 89 km).
Arriving in Fullerton
Fullerton is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,700 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 22 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 36 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 45 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 54 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 68 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 22 km (14 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 22 km (14 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 36 km (22 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 45 km (28 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 54 km (34 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 68 km (42 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Fullerton from San Francisco?
594 km (369 mi) in a straight line, south-east of San Francisco.
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Fullerton by air?
About 1 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Francisco and Fullerton?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Francisco to Fullerton flights?
Typically San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA); Fullerton also has LGB, ONT, LAX, BUR, SBD.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.