San Jose to Ontario flights
Ontario lies 529 km (328 mi) south-east of San Jose, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 26 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 Jose | Ontario | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 997,368 | 171,214 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 307 m (1,007 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SJC, 4 km out | ONT, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 95025–95196 | 91758–91764 |
Airports at each end
Leaving San Jose
San Jose is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK, 51 km), San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 53 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 37 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 74 km), Monterey Regional Airport (MRY, 84 km).
Arriving in Ontario
Ontario is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ontario International Airport (ONT), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 12,197-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 38 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 48 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 54 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 67 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 5 km (3 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 38 km (24 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 48 km (30 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 54 km (34 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 67 km (42 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 71 km (44 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ontario from San Jose?
529 km (328 mi) in a straight line, south-east of San Jose.
How long does it take to get from San Jose to Ontario by air?
About 1 h 26 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 Jose and Ontario?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Jose to Ontario flights?
Typically Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT); Ontario also has SBD, SNA, LGB, BUR, LAX.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.