Tri-Cities to San Francisco flights
San Francisco lies 979 km (608 mi) south of Tri-Cities, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Tri-Cities | San Francisco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 244,036 | 827,526 |
| Elevation | 106 m (348 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | PSC, 6 km out | SFO, 18 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tri Cities Airport (PSC), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,707 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT, 67 km), Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW, 72 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 18 km (11 mi) | 11,870 ft | 13 ft |
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 18 km (11 mi) | 10,520 ft | 9 ft |
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 63 km (39 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| San Carlos Airport (regional) | SQL | 33 km (21 mi) | 2,621 ft | 5 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 40 km (25 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
| Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (regional) | STS | 89 km (55 mi) | 6,000 ft | 128 ft |
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Common questions
How far is San Francisco from Tri-Cities?
979 km (608 mi) in a straight line, south of Tri-Cities.
How long does it take to get from Tri-Cities to San Francisco by air?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tri-Cities and San Francisco?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tri-Cities to San Francisco flights?
Typically Tri Cities Airport (PSC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO); San Francisco also has OAK, SJC, SQL, CCR, STS.
Where can I stay in San Francisco?
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Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.