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Drive or Fly: Fontana, CA to Los Gatos, CA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for ONT–SJC. At 388 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 20m

Distance

388.1 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

157 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$86
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 10m

40m in the air

Air Distance

334 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

85 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fontana, CA → ONT 15m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 40m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
SJC → Los Gatos, CA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Fontana, CA ONT — Ontario International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive
Los Gatos, CA SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ONT and SJC. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 4h 10m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 7h 20m 3h 10m
Total cost (1 person) $121 $188
Carbon footprint 157 kg CO2 85 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
388.1 mi 7h 20m

via I 5, I 5 Truck, CA 210

Alternative (+28 min)
394.4 mi 7h 48m

via I 5, CA 138, CA 152; CA33

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Fontana, CA to Los Gatos, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.