Airports near Visalia
FAT・BFL・BIH・MMH・MCE
What airports are closest to Visalia?
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is the closest facility, located 62.6031 km from the city center, and is reachable via the V-LINE shuttle in about 2 hours 10 minutes. Meadows Field Airport (BFL) lies 101.6864 km away, with a typical car or rideshare trip taking roughly 1 hour 40 minutes. Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH) is located 142.0799 km from Visalia, typically requiring a drive of over 6 hours due to the mountain terrain. Similarly, Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) is 149.6664 km away, also involving a mountain journey of approximately 5 hours 30 minutes. Finally, Merced Regional Airport (MCE) sits 152.3759 km to the north, offering coach transfers that take around 3 hours 15 minutes door-to-door. Search for flights to Visalia and book hotels in Visalia, or scroll down for more details.
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Airports near Visalia: FAT, BFL, BIH, MMH and MCE.
Airports Near Visalia: Key Information
Number of airports in Visalia
0
Closest airport to the city center
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
Distance
62.6 km
Fastest arrival time
49 minutes - 1 hour
Airport with the cheapest transport
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
Compare domestic and international airports near Visalia.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
Distance: 62.6 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
V-LINE Shuttle
Cheapest
2 hours 10 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes
USD 7-14
Balanced
Local Taxi Service
Fastest
49 minutes - 1 hour
USD 130-170
Comfort
On-site Car Rental
50 minutes - 1 hour
USD 40-80
Budget
Meadows Field Airport
Distance: 101.7 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Uber/Lyft
Fastest
1 hour 30 minutes - 1 hour 50 minutes
USD 100-150
Comfort
Airport Rental Agencies
1 hour 30 minutes - 1 hour 50 minutes
USD 50-90
Balanced
Bakersfield Taxi
1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours
USD 180-250
Balanced
Eastern Sierra Regional Airport
Distance: 142.1 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Airport Rental
Fastest
6 hours - 6 hours 40 minutes
USD 60-100
Comfort
Regional Bus Connection
Cheapest
8 hours 20 minutes - 10 hours
USD 50-90
Budget
Private Shuttle/Taxi
6 hours 20 minutes - 7 hours 30 minutes
USD 400-600
Balanced
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
Distance: 149.7 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Rental Car
Fastest
5 hours 20 minutes - 6 hours 20 minutes
USD 50-90
Comfort
Intercity Bus
Cheapest
10 hours - 11 hours 40 minutes
USD 70-80
Budget
Private Car Service
5 hours 50 minutes - 6 hours 40 minutes
USD 450-650
Balanced
Merced Regional Airport
Distance: 152.4 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Greyhound / FlixBus
Cheapest
2 hours 50 minutes - 3 hours 20 minutes
USD 20-35
Budget
Rental Vehicle
Fastest
1 hour 40 minutes - 2 hours
USD 40-70
Comfort
Private Limousine Service
1 hour 40 minutes - 2 hours 10 minutes
USD 200-300
Balanced
Compare 5 airports near Visalia
Airport Guide
Compare 5 airports near Visalia
For most travelers, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is the clear primary choice. Located in the neighboring city of Fresno, it offers the most robust ground transportation network, including the reliable V-LINE shuttle, and serves as the most practical hub for both domestic and international connections. Meadows Field Airport (BFL) in Bakersfield is another option, though it is further south and generally requires a rental car or rideshare for the journey. For those exploring the Eastern Sierra, Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH) and Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) provide access to the mountains but involve significantly longer transit times to reach Visalia. Finally, Merced Regional Airport (MCE) is an alternative for travelers coming from the north, served by coach services. None of these airports are located within Visalia city limits; all serve neighboring cities. Travelers prioritizing budget should stick with FAT, while those looking for direct mountain access might choose BIH or MMH despite the added travel time.
Flights to Visalia
Lima to Meadows Field Airport
Lima to Eastern Sierra Regional Airport
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Hotels near Visalia airport
Breakfast
Very Good115 Reviews
Visalia|8.87km from city center
Courteous, professional, friendly staff. Hotel lobby is very nice. The temperature of our room was perfect and very very clean room overall. The bed and pillows were so comfortable, one of the best mattresses to get a good night sleep. The reclining office chair and lounge chair with ottoman were very comfortable. Plenty of parking, indoor and outdoor pools are a bonus! Location is close to downtown Visalia and restaurants. Definitely will be staying there again.FromUS$103
Very Good119 Reviews
Visalia|0.21km from city center
This hotel was well appointed. The staff was exceptionally friendly both at the front desk and the restaurant. The bed was eally comfy.FromUS$143
Very Good55 Reviews
Visalia|3.18km from city center
This place was clean. The garden area very nice we loved the ground and our front door and patio area . The rooms really need some updating although our beds slept nice . The Rooms could be updated The heating and air were combined with just one switch. We couldn’t adjust temp to our comfort . Friendly staffFromUS$98
Very Good107 Reviews
Visalia|0.13km from city center
The included hot breakfast is OK but very ”old-fashioned” standard hotel breakfast. It reminds me of staying in a hotel in the 90's. Rooms need better maintenance. The first room given to us with non-functioning AC. The 2nd room has a loud squeaky bathroom door that can wake people up at night.FromUS$121
Great104 Reviews
Visalia|0.15km from city center
Clean and clean, the room design is stylish and beautiful, about an hour's drive from Sequoia Tree Park, the hotel's top restaurant is very delicious, will definitely choose to stay again next time.Family friendly
Great46 Reviews
Visalia|5.56km from city center
As an inn in an American town, I didn't expect much, compared several chain hotels around, and finally chose it.
The location is not far from sequino park, the transportation is convenient, the hotel is at the end of the road, far from the main road, very quiet.
Hygienic: very clean and tidy, the bed and bathroom are fine.
Service: The front desk brother is good, providing useful information and service to ihg members.
Facilities: There is a gym and general equipment is available. However, the air conditioning in the house is noisy, and the breakfast is normal American standards, which cannot be compared with domestic ones.FromUS$124
Very Good109 Reviews
Visalia|5.34km from city center
Very good, it is very good in this price range! (only for comparison with the same price) Please note that the bathroom has poor sound insulation. I took a shower upstairs for an hour at 3 am, and the noise from the bathroom was like thunder... If you stay, be sure to request the top floor for convenience in case of an emergencyFromUS$113
Great123 Reviews
Visalia|5.04km from city center
A budget hotel in the city close to the south gate of Sequoia. The decoration is quite new, with a refrigerator, microwave and so on. But the parking fee is 12? ? Fortunately, I told the front desk that I didn't see the reminder and it was waived. I really don't remember mentioning the fee when booking. .FromUS$139
111 Reviews
Visalia|4.57km from city center
The sound insulation is relatively poor, and the big cars on the main road can be heard clearly in the past.
But the win is cheap. Staying for one night is not a big problem.FromUS$74
Very Good112 Reviews
Visalia|4.68km from city center
The front desk of the hotel was very enthusiastic to help find the place to rent a snow chain, so it was easy to find. The hotel is clean, the air conditioner is a bit loud, the overall is good, the hotel is not very far from the national park.FromUS$123
5 star
Great0 Reviews
Visalia|1.42km from city center
Located in Visalia, this vacation home is within a 5-minute drive of Valley Strong Ballpark and Kaweah Delta Chronic Disease Management Center. This vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Visalia Fox Theatre and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kaweah Delta Medical Center.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in your vacation home.FromUS$162
Very Good111 Reviews
Visalia|9.07km from city center
The lady at the front Desk was trully kind giving me tea bags for the cough
Thank you ver much
Lovely breakfastFromUS$94
Very Good98 Reviews
Visalia|9km from city center
Service is alright. Reception did the necessary work but no additional service offered. Breakfast is good among same tier hotels. Parking is easy and convenient, and the location is also not far from major roads. I understand US hotels no longer offer disposable amenities but it does make walking in the room awkward without a pair of slippers.FromUS$165
Great89 Reviews
Visalia|8.65km from city center
The room is clean and comfortable, the facilities are relatively new, the surrounding environment is also very quiet, the location is very good to find.
The front desk service is very good, there is a small bar and buffet breakfast, very appetizing.FromUS$98
88 Reviews
Visalia|4.77km from city center
Motel, the environment is generally the same, the room is quite big, the new decoration may be a bit tasteful. The breakfast was not dripping, I took a banana, the manager service was OK, I said that there were mosquitoes in the room, he specially helped me solve it, although I finally found that the cockroach was a fruit fly.FromUS$94
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Visalia?
The nearest airport to Visalia is Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), about 62.6 km away.Meadows Field Airport (BFL) (101.7 km), Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH) (142.1 km), Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) (149.7 km) and Merced Regional Airport (MCE) (152.4 km).
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How long does it take to get from Visalia to the airport?
Getting from Visalia to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) takes about 49 minutes - 1 hour.
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How do I get to Visalia?
We recommend flying into Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), which is approximately 62.6 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Local Taxi Service, reaching downtown in about 49 minutes - 1 hour.
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How many airports does Visalia have?
Visalia has 5 airports: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), Meadows Field Airport (BFL), Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH), Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) and Merced Regional Airport (MCE).