Full Airport Comparison

Criteria	Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)	Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH)	Bishop Airport (BIH)
Distance to Mammoth Lakes	Approximately 3 hours (169 miles)	10 minutes (8 miles)	Approximately 1 hour (45 miles)
Number of Flights	Several daily flights from major US hubs	Daily flights from Los Angeles via Advanced Air	Daily flights from SFO
Flight Cost (round trip)	$200-$400+	$400-$600+ (need to fly to LA (not LAX!), then private to MMH)	$300-$600+
How to Get to Mammoth Lakes	Drive: Rent a car and drive - Rental Cars Shuttle: Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) (~$50/person)	Drive: Very short drive to Mammoth Lakes Shuttle: Local shuttle services available	Drive: Short drive (1-hour drive to Mammoth Lakes) - Rental Cars Shuttle: Private shuttle or rental car are the best options - Shuttle Options
Rental Car Availability	Wide range of rental car options available Rental Cars	Few rental car options, primarily local services	Limited options (rentals often need to be booked in advance) Rental Cars
Accessibility	Large, modern airport with many amenities (food, shopping, etc.)	Small airport with basic amenities	Smaller airport, fewer amenities, but easy to navigate
Average Travel Time from Airport to Mammoth	About 3 hours by car, 3.5 hours by shuttle	10 minutes by car	About 1 hour by car, 1.5 hours by shuttle
Airport Size	Large, with a range of amenities like lounges, restaurants, etc.	Small local airport, minimal facilities	Small regional airport, limited facilities
Flight Frequency	Frequent daily flights, multiple airlines	Regular flights from Los Angeles	Limited flights, usually once a day (seasonal)