Flights to Santa Clara
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Santa Clara is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 47 km), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK, 47 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 32 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 71 km), Monterey Regional Airport (MRY, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 2 km (1 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 47 km (29 mi) | 11,870 ft | 13 ft |
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 47 km (29 mi) | 10,520 ft | 9 ft |
| San Carlos Airport (regional) | SQL | 32 km (20 mi) | 2,621 ft | 5 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 71 km (44 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
| Monterey Regional Airport (regional) | MRY | 86 km (53 mi) | 7,175 ft | 257 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 Santa Clara
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara to Los Angeles | United States | 497 km (309 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Santa Clara to Tijuana | Mexico | 703 km (437 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Santa Clara to Phoenix | United States | 995 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Santa Clara to San Diego | United States | 675 km (420 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Santa Clara to Mexicali | Mexico | 791 km (492 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Santa Clara to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,373 km (853 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Santa Clara to Seattle | United States | 1,140 km (709 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Santa Clara to Denver | United States | 1,497 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Santa Clara to Vancouver | Canada | 1,326 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Santa Clara to Portland | United States | 910 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Santa Clara to Las Vegas | United States | 621 km (386 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Santa Clara to Surrey | Canada | 1,309 km (813 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Santa Clara to Albuquerque | United States | 1,394 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Santa Clara to Tucson | United States | 1,156 km (719 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Santa Clara to Fresno | United States | 205 km (127 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Santa Clara to Long Beach | United States | 524 km (326 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Santa Clara to Mesa | United States | 1,017 km (632 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Santa Clara to Ensenada | Mexico | 782 km (486 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Santa Clara to Bakersfield | United States | 343 km (213 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Santa Clara to Anaheim | United States | 535 km (333 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Santa Clara to Riverside | United States | 559 km (347 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Santa Clara to Santa Ana | United States | 546 km (339 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Santa Clara to Shanghai | China | 9,942 km (6,178 mi) | about 13 h 30 min |
| Santa Clara to Chongqing | China | 11,023 km (6,849 mi) | about 14 h 53 min |
| Santa Clara to Chengdu | China | 11,066 km (6,876 mi) | about 14 h 56 min |
| Santa Clara to Beijing | China | 9,566 km (5,944 mi) | about 13 h 1 min |
| Santa Clara to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,812 km (6,718 mi) | about 14 h 37 min |
| Santa Clara to Tianjin | China | 9,582 km (5,954 mi) | about 13 h 2 min |
| Santa Clara to Wuhan | China | 10,465 km (6,503 mi) | about 14 h 10 min |
| Santa Clara to Lahore | Pakistan | 12,167 km (7,560 mi) | about 16 h 21 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 Santa Clara?
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the closest large airport at 2 km (1 mi). The others, SFO, OAK, SQL, CCR, MRY, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SJC from Santa Clara city centre?
2 km (1 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Santa Clara 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 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.