Airport guide
Flying into Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK)
Every venue below has OAK as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is a large airport 11 miles from downtown San Francisco in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 68 venues with 1,872 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is Oakland Arena at 2.5 miles.
Venues nearest OAK
| Venue | City | From OAK | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Arena | Oakland | 2.5 mi (4.0 km) | 34 | SFO, 13 mi | Hotels |
| Oakland Coliseum | Oakland | 2.5 mi (4.0 km) | 3 | SFO, 13 mi | Hotels |
| The Historic Bal Theatre | San Leandro | 4.9 mi (7.9 km) | 12 | SFO, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Calvin Simmons Theatre at Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts | Oakland | 5.7 mi (9.1 km) | 9 | SFO, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Yoshi's - Oakland | Oakland | 6 mi (9.6 km) | 30 | SFO, 13 mi | Hotels |
| Fluid510 | Oakland | 6.4 mi (10.3 km) | 54 | SFO, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Fox Theater - Oakland | Oakland | 6.5 mi (10.5 km) | 42 | SFO, 14 mi | Hotels |
| The Gold Bar Hangar | Alameda | 6.5 mi (10.5 km) | 1 | SFO, 12 mi | Hotels |
| Paramount Theatre - Oakland | Oakland | 6.6 mi (10.6 km) | 8 | SFO, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Crybaby | Oakland | 6.6 mi (10.6 km) | 2 | SFO, 14 mi | Hotels |
| First Presbyterian Church of Oakland | Oakland | 6.9 mi (11.1 km) | 5 | SFO, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Mesa Maguey | Oakland | 7.6 mi (12.3 km) | 52 | SFO, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Chabot Performing Arts Theater | Hayward | 8.5 mi (13.6 km) | 6 | SFO, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Chase Center | San Francisco | 9.6 mi (15.5 km) | 68 | SFO, 10 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Oracle Park | San Francisco | 10 mi (16.2 km) | 86 | SFO, 11 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Bottom Of The Hill | San Francisco | 10 mi (16.2 km) | 5 | SFO, 10 mi | Hotels |
| First Congregational Church of Berkeley | Berkeley | 10 mi (16.5 km) | 4 | SFO, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Cornerstone - CA | Berkeley | 10 mi (16.6 km) | 37 | SFO, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Siesta Valley Bowl | Orinda | 10 mi (16.6 km) | 11 | SFO, 20 mi | Hotels |
| Memorial Stadium - CA | Berkeley | 10 mi (16.8 km) | 4 | SFO, 19 mi | Hotels |
| Zellerbach Hall | Berkeley | 10 mi (16.8 km) | 2 | SFO, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Haas Pavilion | Berkeley | 11 mi (16.9 km) | 44 | SFO, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery Tasting Room | San Francisco | 11 mi (16.9 km) | 2 | SFO, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Peet's Theatre at Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Berkeley | 11 mi (17.2 km) | 64 | SFO, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Bob Hope Theatre - CA | Stockton | 53 mi (85.9 km) | 12 | SJC, 54 mi | Hotels |
And 43 more venues in San Francisco, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Stockton, Mill Valley and Novato.
Event weekends near OAK
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues OAK is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 74 | Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 60 | Peet's Theatre at Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 74 | Cobb's Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 75 | Oakland Arena | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 63 | Cobb's Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 63 | Roda Theatre at Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 62 | Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 66 | Tommy T's Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 65 | Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 41 | Hofmann Theatre at Lesher Center for the Arts | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 42 | Peet's Theatre at Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 41 | Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco | Search this weekend |
Next events near OAK
Town Biz Comedy Night
Mesa Maguey, Oakland, California
Stephen Wilson Jr.
The Masonic - San Francisco, San Francisco, California
From about $25.00View TicketsWild Night - Tribute to Van Morrison
Yoshi's - Oakland, Oakland, California
From about $63.00View TicketsNorth By Northwest
Toni Rembe Theater, San Francisco, California
Carsie Blanton
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, California
Joanne Mcnally
Cobb's Comedy Club, San Francisco, California
From about $75.00View TicketsElder Island
Bimbos 365 Club, San Francisco, California
Paris Paloma
Warfield, San Francisco, California
From about $35.00View TicketsMohanad Elshieky
Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco, San Francisco, California
From about $79.00View TicketsTrapt
California Theatre - Pittsburg, Pittsburg, California
When events near OAK happen
- 64% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 975 of 1,202 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities OAK serves
| City | Events | From OAK | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 1,009 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Hostels · Tickets |
| Berkeley | 271 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Oakland | 239 | 6.4 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Walnut Creek | 109 | 15 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Stockton | 101 | 53 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Mill Valley | 42 | 22 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Novato | 15 | 31 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Pleasanton | 15 | 18 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| San Rafael | 15 | 25 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| San Leandro | 12 | 4.9 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Orinda | 11 | 10 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Napa | 8 | 40 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near OAK
| Airport | Type | From OAK |
|---|---|---|
| SFO San Francisco International Airport | Large airport | 11 mi |
| SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport | Large airport | 30 mi |
SFO is the second option for 63 of these venues.
Home teams near OAK
- San Francisco Giants play at Oracle Park (MLB ballpark airports).
- Golden State Warriors play at Chase Center (NBA arena airports).
- Golden State Valkyries play at Chase Center (WNBA arena airports).
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Frequently asked questions
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
How many events are near OAK in the next 12 weeks?
We list 726 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues OAK is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Oct 16, with 75. Counted as of Sep 24, 2026.
How far is OAK from downtown San Francisco?
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is 11 miles (18.0 km) from downtown San Francisco in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How far is OAK from Oracle Park?
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is 10 miles from Oracle Park in a straight line. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is almost as close, at 11 miles, so compare both when you search.
Which other airports are near OAK?
Within 50 miles of OAK we also list San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 11 miles away and Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 30 miles away.
Which venues are closest to OAK?
Of the venues OAK is the first airport we list for, the closest are Oakland Arena (2.5 miles), Oakland Coliseum (2.5 miles) and The Historic Bal Theatre (4.9 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
Which teams play home games near OAK?
San Francisco Giants (Oracle Park), Golden State Warriors (Chase Center) and Golden State Valkyries (Chase Center) play their home games at venues OAK is the first airport for.
