San Jose to Visalia flights
Visalia lies 257 km (160 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 5 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 | Visalia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 997,368 | 130,104 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 110 m (361 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SJC, 4 km out | FAT, 62 km out |
| Postal codes | 95025–95196 | 93277–93292 |
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 Visalia
Visalia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), 62 km (39 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,539 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Yosemite International Airport | FAT | 62 km (39 mi) | 9,539 ft | 336 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Visalia from San Jose?
257 km (160 mi) in a straight line, south-east of San Jose.
How long does it take to get from San Jose to Visalia by air?
About 1 h 5 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 Visalia?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Jose to Visalia flights?
Typically Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
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.