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 73 venues with 1,641 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 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) | 32 | 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) | 6 | SFO, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Henry J Kaiser Arena | Oakland | 5.7 mi (9.1 km) | 1 | SFO, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Yoshi's - Oakland | Oakland | 6 mi (9.6 km) | 8 | SFO, 13 mi | Hotels |
| Fluid510 | Oakland | 6.4 mi (10.3 km) | 28 | SFO, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Fox Theater - Oakland | Oakland | 6.5 mi (10.5 km) | 37 | SFO, 14 mi | Hotels |
| The Cathedral of Christ The Light | Oakland | 6.5 mi (10.5 km) | 1 | SFO, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Paramount Theatre - Oakland | Oakland | 6.6 mi (10.6 km) | 7 | SFO, 14 mi | Hotels |
| First Presbyterian Church of Oakland | Oakland | 6.9 mi (11.1 km) | 3 | SFO, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Mesa Maguey | Oakland | 7.6 mi (12.3 km) | 27 | SFO, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Chabot Performing Arts Theater | Hayward | 8.5 mi (13.6 km) | 8 | SFO, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Chase Center | San Francisco | 9.6 mi (15.5 km) | 51 | SFO, 10 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Berkeley Playhouse At Julia Morgan Theater | Berkeley | 9.9 mi (15.9 km) | 1 | SFO, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Oracle Park | San Francisco | 10 mi (16.2 km) | 85 | SFO, 11 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Bottom Of The Hill | San Francisco | 10 mi (16.2 km) | 1 | SFO, 10 mi | Hotels |
| University Credit Union Pavilion | Moraga | 10 mi (16.5 km) | 29 | SFO, 21 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) | 20 | SFO, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Siesta Valley Bowl | Orinda | 10 mi (16.6 km) | 1 | SFO, 20 mi | Hotels |
| Databricks Field At California Memorial Stadium | Berkeley | 10 mi (16.8 km) | 2 | 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) | 35 | SFO, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Peet's Theatre at Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Berkeley | 11 mi (17.2 km) | 39 | SFO, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Bob Hope Theatre - CA | Stockton | 53 mi (85.9 km) | 11 | SJC, 54 mi | Hotels |
And 48 more venues in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Stockton, Berkeley, Mill Valley and El Cerrito.
Event weekends near OAK
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues OAK is the first airport for, counted Nov 8, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 81 | Tommy T's Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 80 | Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 49 | Hofmann Theatre at Lesher Center for the Arts | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 60 | Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 63 | Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 68 | Margaret Lesher Theatre at Lesher Center for the Arts | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 25 | Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 13 | Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 23 | Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 19 | Golden Gate Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 26 | The Masonic - San Francisco | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 14 | San Francisco Playhouse | Search this weekend |
Next events near OAK
Foy Vance
The Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, California
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Bob Hope Theatre - CA, Stockton, California
Murray Hill
Bimbos 365 Club, San Francisco, California
SF Comedy Showcase
Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Covenant - Preview Performance (Masks Required)
Peet's Theatre at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Berkeley, California
Liberation
Roda Theatre at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Berkeley, California
Ruben Studdard
Yoshi's - Oakland, Oakland, California
Davide De Pierro
Marines Memorial Theatre, San Francisco, California
From about $37.00View TicketsCountess LuAnn
August Hall, San Francisco, California
From about $61.00View TicketsRobert Ellis
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, California
When events near OAK happen
- 63% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 638 of 863 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities OAK serves
| City | Events | From OAK | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 865 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Hostels · Tickets |
| Berkeley | 183 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Oakland | 150 | 6.4 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Stockton | 125 | 53 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Walnut Creek | 123 | 15 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Mill Valley | 44 | 22 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Pleasanton | 12 | 18 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| San Leandro | 12 | 4.9 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 65 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).
Plan the rest of the trip
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 521 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 Nov 13, with 81. Counted as of Nov 8, 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), The Historic Bal Theatre (4.9 miles) and Calvin Simmons Theatre at Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts (5.7 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.
