San Francisco to Vista flights
Vista lies 691 km (430 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 38 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 | Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 827,526 | 100,890 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SFO, 18 km out | SAN, 52 km out |
| Postal codes | 94102–94188 | 92081–92085 |
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 Vista
Vista is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 52 km (32 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,401 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ, 78 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 79 km), Palm Springs International Airport (PSP, 98 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 100 km), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD, 9 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego International Airport | SAN | 52 km (32 mi) | 9,401 ft | 17 ft |
| General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport | TIJ | 78 km (48 mi) | 9,711 ft | 489 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 79 km (49 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Palm Springs International Airport | PSP | 98 km (61 mi) | 10,000 ft | 477 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 100 km (62 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
| McClellan-Palomar Airport (regional) | CLD | 9 km (6 mi) | 4,897 ft | 331 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Vista from San Francisco?
691 km (430 mi) in a straight line, south-east of San Francisco.
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Vista by air?
About 1 h 38 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 Vista?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Francisco to Vista flights?
Typically San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN); Vista also has TIJ, SNA, PSP, SBD, CLD.
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 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.