Tired of cold, rainy Modesto weather? Flights to these sunny destinations start at $50
Does Modesto’s recent streak of rainy weather have you dreaming of sunnier skies?
The Modesto region has seen above-normal precipitation levels so far in November, inspiring some local travelers to plan last-minute holiday getaways to tropical or desert destinations.
Fortunately, Oakland International Airport, the nearest major airport to Modesto, offers direct flights to a variety of domestic and international destinations — including cities that are a bit warmer and brighter than the Valley.
What are affordable flights from Oakland to warmer destinations?
Here are five warm, sunny destinations that can be reached via nonstop flights from Oakland International Airport:
Las Vegas
Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines both offer nonstop flights to Las Vegas.
The flight from Oakland to Sin City takes about an hour and 40 minutes.
The most affordable one-way tickets, available through Spirit, start at $51 for the month of December.
Although the weather can be cold in the Nevada desert during the winter months, the weather forecast shows sunny skies with highs in the 60s starting next week.
Maui, Hawaii
Nonstop flights from Oakland to the island of Maui are available through Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
The flight lasts approximately five and a half hours, with one-way tickets starting at $413 in December.
Though tropical showers are expected to disperse by the end of the week, high temperatures in the upper 70s are expected starting next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Nonstop flights from Oakland to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, are available through Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
The flight takes roughly nine hours, with one-way tickets starting at $221 in December.
According to The Weather Channel, Puerto Vallarta is experiencing sunny skies and high temperatures in the 80s.
Los Angeles
Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines all offer nonstop flights to Los Angeles from Oakland.
The flight from Oakland to the Southern California city takes about an hour and 25 minutes.
The most affordable one-way tickets to Los Angeles, available through Alaska Airlines, start at $79 for the month of December.
According to The Weather Channel, the weather in Los Angeles is mostly sunny with temperatures in the high 70s starting next week.
Honolulu
Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer nonstop flights from Oakland to Honolulu.
The flight takes about six hours.
During December, nonstop flights from Oakland to Honolulu start at $209 through Alaska Airlines.
Tropical showers were expected to disperse across Honolulu, with high temperatures in the upper 80s starting next week, according to the National Weather Service.
How far is the closest major airport to Modesto?
Oakland International Airport is about 75 miles away from Modesto by car.
What are some holiday travel tips?
If you’re planning a flight this holiday season, you should arrive at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international departures, according to AAA.
If you’re driving yourself to the airport, reserving a parking spot in advance can save you from last-minute stress.
Downloading your airline’s app and checking in from home can help you avoid long lines at terminal kiosks, AAA said.
