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Redding, California

Redding is a city in and the county seat of Shasta County, California, United States, and the economic and cultural capital of the Shasta Cascade region of Northern California. Redding lies along the Sacramento River, 162 miles (261 km) north of Sacramento, and 120 miles (190 km) south of California's northern border with Oregon.

Type CityPopulation 93,611

Why go

  • City in California, United States.
  • Served by Redding Municipal Airport (RDD).

History

Redding is a city in and the county seat of Shasta County, California, United States, and the economic and cultural capital of the Shasta Cascade region of Northern California. Redding lies along the Sacramento River, 162 miles (261 km) north of Sacramento, and 120 miles (190 km) south of California's northern border with Oregon. Its population was 93,611 at the 2020 census.

Airports

Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) 4.8 mi to the centre
6751 Woodrum Cir # 200, Redding, CA 96002 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (United Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. San Francisco (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Benton Field (BZF) 3 mi to the centre
Redding, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Tews Field 7.8 mi to the centre
Redding, CA, US
Outdoor
Dymesich Airport 13 mi to the centre
Cottonwood, CA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Redding Municipal Airport (RDD); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RDD has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. San Francisco).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Redding, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Red Bluff, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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