Airport guide
Flying into San Francisco International (SFO)
Every venue below has SFO 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.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a large airport 12 miles from downtown San Francisco in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 46 venues with 1,113 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026); the closest is Pacifica Spindrift Players at 6.5 miles.
Venues nearest SFO
| Venue | City | From SFO | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica Spindrift Players | Pacifica | 6.5 mi (10.4 km) | 26 | OAK, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Cow Palace | Daly City | 6.6 mi (10.6 km) | 2 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Hillbarn Theatre | San Mateo | 6.9 mi (11.1 km) | 72 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| The Midway - CA | San Francisco | 9 mi (14.5 km) | 8 | OAK, 9.2 mi | Hotels |
| The Ride Indoors At The Midway | San Francisco | 9 mi (14.5 km) | 5 | OAK, 9.3 mi | Hotels |
| 888 Garage At The Midway | San Francisco | 9 mi (14.5 km) | 2 | OAK, 9.2 mi | Hotels |
| Pier 80 - San Francisco | San Francisco | 9.1 mi (14.6 km) | 1 | OAK, 9.1 mi | Hotels |
| Brava Theater Center | San Francisco | 9.4 mi (15.2 km) | 6 | OAK, 10 mi | Hotels |
| Gray Area Art & Technology Theater | San Francisco | 9.6 mi (15.5 km) | 1 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Scottish Rite Masonic Center - San Francisco | San Francisco | 9.7 mi (15.6 km) | 1 | OAK, 14 mi | Hotels |
| The Chapel | San Francisco | 10 mi (16.3 km) | 13 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Castro Theatre | San Francisco | 10 mi (16.8 km) | 54 | OAK, 12 mi | Hotels |
| The Great Northern | San Francisco | 10 mi (16.8 km) | 7 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Mission Dolores Basilica | San Francisco | 10 mi (16.8 km) | 1 | OAK, 12 mi | Hotels |
| Kilowatt Bar | San Francisco | 10 mi (16.8 km) | 1 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Cafe Du Nord | San Francisco | 11 mi (17.1 km) | 30 | OAK, 12 mi | Hotels |
| Public Works | San Francisco | 11 mi (17.1 km) | 4 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Swedish American Hall | San Francisco | 11 mi (17.1 km) | 3 | OAK, 12 mi | Hotels |
| Brick & Mortar Music Hall | San Francisco | 11 mi (17.2 km) | 24 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| The Lounge at DNA Lounge | San Francisco | 11 mi (17.2 km) | 1 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Audio Nightclub - San Francisco | San Francisco | 11 mi (17.3 km) | 3 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| The Faight Collective | San Francisco | 11 mi (17.7 km) | 2 | OAK, 12 mi | Hotels |
| The Function Comedy Club | San Francisco | 11 mi (17.9 km) | 32 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab | San Francisco | 11 mi (17.9 km) | 28 | OAK, 12 mi | Hotels |
| California Palace Of The Legion Of Honor | San Francisco | 13 mi (21.4 km) | 3 | OAK, 16 mi | Hotels |
And 21 more venues in San Francisco, Half Moon Bay and Redwood City.
Event weekends near SFO
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues SFO 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 | 58 | Redwood City Public Library | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 51 | Redwood City Public Library | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 33 | Redwood City Public Library | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 51 | War Memorial Opera House | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 43 | War Memorial Opera House | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 48 | War Memorial Opera House | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 15 | Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 11 | The Function Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 19 | Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 26 | Fox Theatre - Redwood City CA | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 26 | Fox Theatre - Redwood City CA | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 36 | War Memorial Opera House | Search this weekend |
Next events near SFO
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Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco, California
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Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco, California
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The Independent, San Francisco, California
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War Memorial Gym - CA, San Francisco, California
From about $59.00View TicketsSan Francisco Symphony: Helene Grimaud Piano Recital
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, California
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When events near SFO happen
- 67% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 454 of 643 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities SFO serves
| City | Events | From SFO | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 886 | 12 mi | Flights · Hotels · Hostels · Tickets |
| San Mateo | 72 | 8.8 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Half Moon Bay | 65 | 12 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Redwood City | 62 | 12 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Pacifica | 26 | 6.5 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Daly City | 2 | 7.3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near SFO
| Airport | Type | From SFO |
|---|---|---|
| OAK Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | Large airport | 11 mi |
| SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport | Large airport | 30 mi |
OAK is the second option for 46 of these venues.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is SFO from Hillbarn Theatre?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 6.9 miles from Hillbarn Theatre in a straight line.
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.
Which venues are closest to SFO?
Of the venues SFO is the first airport we list for, the closest are Pacifica Spindrift Players (6.5 miles), Cow Palace (6.6 miles) and Hillbarn Theatre (6.9 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
Which other airports are near SFO?
Within 50 miles of SFO we also list Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), 11 miles away and Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 30 miles away.
How many events are near SFO in the next 12 weeks?
We list 417 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues SFO is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Nov 13, with 58. Counted as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is SFO from downtown San Francisco?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 12 miles (19.0 km) from downtown San Francisco in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
