Drive or Fly: Fontana, CA to Redding, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for ONT–RDD. At 590 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
10h 50m
Distance
590.2 mi
Total Cost
$310
CO2
238 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 29m
1h 3m in the air
Air Distance
525 mi
Total Cost
$196
CO2
134 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ONT and RDD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 10h 50m | 3h 29m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $310 | $196 |
| Carbon footprint | 238 kg CO2 | 134 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 16, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Fontana, CA to Redding, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.