Drive or Fly: Fontana, CA to Arcata, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo direct flights for ONT–ACV. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.
Drive
Door to Door
13h 28m
Distance
696.7 mi
Total Cost
$335
CO2
281 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 38m
1h 11m in the air
Air Distance
593 mi
Total Cost
$199
CO2
151 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ONT and ACV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 13h 28m | 3h 38m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $335 | $199 |
| Carbon footprint | 281 kg CO2 | 151 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Fontana, CA to Arcata, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.