Distance From Alta Sierra Airport to San Diego International Airport

The distance from Alta Sierra Airport () to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 491 miles or 791 kilometers or 427 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Grass Valley ( United States ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Grass Valley and San Diego takes around 1 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alta Sierra Airport, Grass Valley, United States to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 1 hours 7 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - SAN

Kilometers		791 km
Statute Miles		491 miles
Nautical Miles		427 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 7 minutes

Alta Sierra Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - to SAN Flight Path

Location of Alta Sierra Airport & San Diego International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Grass Valley to San Diego nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Grass Valley, United States and San Diego, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Grass Valley, United States and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SAN

Time difference between Grass Valley (United States) and San Diego (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Grass Valley (United States)	2026-05-04, 09:05:59 PDT
San Diego (United States)	2026-05-04, 09:05:59 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Alta Sierra Airport ( / 09CL) Grass Valley, United States

Destination

San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN) San Diego, United States