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 44 venues with 1,168 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 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) | 33 | OAK, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Cow Palace | Daly City | 6.6 mi (10.6 km) | 5 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Palace Warehouse At Cow Palace | Daly City | 6.6 mi (10.6 km) | 1 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Hillbarn Theatre | San Mateo | 6.9 mi (11.1 km) | 88 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Pacifica Community Center | Pacifica | 7 mi (11.2 km) | 4 | OAK, 17 mi | Hotels |
| The Midway - CA | San Francisco | 9 mi (14.5 km) | 10 | OAK, 9.2 mi | Hotels |
| The Ride Indoors At The Midway | San Francisco | 9 mi (14.5 km) | 6 | OAK, 9.3 mi | Hotels |
| 888 Garage At The Midway | San Francisco | 9 mi (14.5 km) | 5 | OAK, 9.2 mi | Hotels |
| Gods And Monsters 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) | 3 | OAK, 9.1 mi | Hotels |
| Brava Theater Center | San Francisco | 9.4 mi (15.2 km) | 7 | OAK, 10 mi | Hotels |
| The Chapel | San Francisco | 10 mi (16.3 km) | 29 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Castro Theatre | San Francisco | 10 mi (16.8 km) | 70 | OAK, 12 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| The Great Northern | San Francisco | 10 mi (16.8 km) | 11 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Kilowatt Bar | San Francisco | 10 mi (16.8 km) | 4 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Cafe Du Nord | San Francisco | 11 mi (17.1 km) | 42 | OAK, 12 mi | Hotels |
| Public Works | San Francisco | 11 mi (17.1 km) | 10 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Swedish American Hall | San Francisco | 11 mi (17.1 km) | 4 | OAK, 12 mi | Hotels |
| Brick & Mortar Music Hall | San Francisco | 11 mi (17.2 km) | 45 | 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) | 4 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| The Faight Collective | San Francisco | 11 mi (17.7 km) | 5 | OAK, 12 mi | Hotels |
| The Function Comedy Club | San Francisco | 11 mi (17.9 km) | 60 | OAK, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Rickshaw Stop | San Francisco | 11 mi (17.9 km) | 31 | OAK, 12 mi | Hotels |
| California Palace Of The Legion Of Honor | San Francisco | 13 mi (21.4 km) | 3 | OAK, 16 mi | Hotels |
And 19 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 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 | 53 | Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 38 | Davies Symphony Hall | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 40 | The Function Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 43 | The Function Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 47 | Palace Of Fine Arts | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 39 | The Function Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 33 | The Function Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 45 | Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 38 | Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 22 | The Function Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 46 | Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 37 | War Memorial Opera House | Search this weekend |
Next events near SFO
San Francisco Symphony: Opening Gala with Hilary Hahn
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, California
San Francisco Opera: Mary, Queen of Scots
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, California
Jack White
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California
From about $58.00View TicketsWesGhost
The Independent, San Francisco, California
Rock Event Redwood City
Fox Theatre - Redwood City CA, Redwood City, California
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Saint Ignatius Church - SF, San Francisco, California
From about $94.00View TicketsPlaza Suite
Coastal Repertory Theatre, Half Moon Bay, California
From about $51.00View TicketsHellaFunny Comedy Night
The Function Comedy Club, San Francisco, California
From about $37.00View TicketsSan Francisco Opera: Simon Boccanegra
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, California
From about $59.00View TicketsKevOnStage
Palace Of Fine Arts, San Francisco, California
From about $105.00View Tickets
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When events near SFO happen
- 68% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 625 of 759 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities SFO serves
| City | Events | From SFO | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 1,019 | 12 mi | Flights · Hotels · Hostels · Tickets |
| San Mateo | 88 | 8.8 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Pacifica | 37 | 6.5 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Half Moon Bay | 12 | 12 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Daly City | 6 | 7.3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Redwood City | 6 | 12 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 44 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 Palace Warehouse At Cow Palace (6.6 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 481 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 Sep 25, with 53. Counted as of Sep 24, 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.
