Drive or Fly: Glendora, CA to Chula Vista, 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–SAN. At 130 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
2h 34m
Distance
130 mi
Total Cost
$64
CO2
53 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 51m
14m in the air
Air Distance
113 mi
Total Cost
$125
CO2
29 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ONT and SAN. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 2h 34m | 2h 51m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $64 | $125 |
| Carbon footprint | 53 kg CO2 | 29 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 21, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 15, CA 71, I 805
via I 5, CA 57, I 805
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Glendora, CA to Chula Vista, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.