Airport guide
Flying into Mineta San Jose International (SJC)
Every venue below has SJC 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.
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is a large airport 2.8 miles from downtown San Jose in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 59 venues with 1,087 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026); the closest is PayPal Park at 0.6 miles.
Venues nearest SJC
| Venue | City | From SJC | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PayPal Park | San Jose | 0.6 mi (1.0 km) | 20 | OAK, 30 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Leavey Event Center | Santa Clara | 1.2 mi (2.0 km) | 28 | OAK, 30 mi | Hotels |
| Club Rodeo Rio | San Jose | 1.9 mi (3.0 km) | 1 | OAK, 31 mi | Hotels |
| SAP Center | San Jose | 2.6 mi (4.2 km) | 66 | OAK, 32 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| San Jose Improv | San Jose | 2.9 mi (4.7 km) | 106 | OAK, 32 mi | Hotels |
| San Jose Center For The Performing Arts | San Jose | 3 mi (4.9 km) | 83 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| San Jose Civic | San Jose | 3.1 mi (5.0 km) | 25 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| Hammer Theatre Center | San Jose | 3.1 mi (5.0 km) | 18 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| San Jose McEnery Convention Center | San Jose | 3.1 mi (5.0 km) | 5 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| Discovery Meadow | San Jose | 3.1 mi (5.0 km) | 2 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| Montgomery Theatre - San Jose | San Jose | 3.1 mi (5.0 km) | 2 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| 135 W San Carlos Street | San Jose | 3.1 mi (5.0 km) | 1 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| California Theatre - San Jose | San Jose | 3.2 mi (5.2 km) | 33 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| The Ritz - San Jose | San Jose | 3.3 mi (5.3 km) | 21 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| Miami Nightclub - San Jose | San Jose | 3.3 mi (5.3 km) | 1 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| San Jose Stage | San Jose | 3.4 mi (5.4 km) | 95 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| Provident Credit Union Event Center | San Jose | 3.4 mi (5.4 km) | 17 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| Levi's Stadium | Santa Clara | 3.6 mi (5.8 km) | 5 | OAK, 26 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Santa Clara Convention Center | Santa Clara | 3.9 mi (6.2 km) | 4 | OAK, 26 mi | Hotels |
| Mexican Heritage Plaza In San Jose | San Jose | 4.1 mi (6.6 km) | 4 | OAK, 32 mi | Hotels |
| CEFCU Stadium | San Jose | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) | 2 | OAK, 34 mi | Hotels |
| Tech CU Arena | San Jose | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) | 28 | OAK, 34 mi | Hotels |
| Excite Ballpark | San Jose | 4.7 mi (7.5 km) | 78 | OAK, 34 mi | Hotels |
| Heritage Theatre - CA | Campbell | 5.3 mi (8.6 km) | 5 | SFO, 33 mi | Hotels |
| Turlock Community Theatre | Turlock | 61 mi (98.0 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
And 34 more venues in Santa Cruz, Livermore, Stanford, Sunnyvale, Menlo Park and Modesto.
Event weekends near SJC
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues SJC 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 | 41 | San Jose Improv | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 44 | San Jose Improv | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 35 | Hammer Theatre Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 44 | San Jose Stage | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 42 | San Jose Improv | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 40 | Bankhead Theater | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 19 | Under The Big Top - Capitola Mall | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 16 | Under The Big Top - Capitola Mall | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 17 | San Jose Improv | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 17 | San Jose Improv | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 32 | San Jose Improv | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 16 | Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
Next events near SJC
Helen Hong
Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club, Sunnyvale, California
Smashing Pumpkins
SAP Center, San Jose, California
From about $58.00View TicketsFitz and the Tantrums
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park, Menlo Park, California
Peach Tree Rascals
Felton Music Hall, Felton, California
Alex Cameron
The Crepe Place, Santa Cruz, California
From about $51.00View TicketsSan Jose Sharks vs. New York Islanders
SAP Center, San Jose, California
From about $26.00View TicketsStanford Cardinal vs. Rice Owls
Maples Pavilion, Stanford, California
From about $5.00View TicketsCirco Hermanos Caballero
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville, California
Donavon Frankenreiter
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park, Menlo Park, California
From about $50.00View TicketsSparta
The Ritz - San Jose, San Jose, California
From about $37.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
When events near SJC 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.
- 399 of 574 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities SJC serves
| City | Events | From SJC | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 614 | 2.8 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Santa Cruz | 70 | 27 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Livermore | 69 | 24 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Stanford | 59 | 14 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Sunnyvale | 51 | 5.9 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Menlo Park | 41 | 15 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Modesto | 41 | 55 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Santa Clara | 37 | 16 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Capitola | 29 | 27 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Tracy | 29 | 38 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Felton | 19 | 23 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Saratoga | 13 | 10 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near SJC
| Airport | Type | From SJC |
|---|---|---|
| OAK Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | Large airport | 30 mi |
| SFO San Francisco International Airport | Large airport | 30 mi |
OAK is the second option for 30 of these venues.
Home teams near SJC
- San Francisco 49ers play at Levi's Stadium (NFL stadium airports).
- San Jose Sharks play at SAP Center (NHL arena airports).
- San Jose Earthquakes play at PayPal Park (MLS stadium airports).
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which other airports are near SJC?
Within 50 miles of SJC we also list Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), 30 miles away and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 30 miles away.
How far is SJC from San Jose Improv?
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 2.9 miles from San Jose Improv in a straight line.
Which teams play home games near SJC?
San Francisco 49ers (Levi's Stadium), San Jose Sharks (SAP Center) and San Jose Earthquakes (PayPal Park) play their home games at venues SJC is the first airport for.
How many events are near SJC in the next 12 weeks?
We list 363 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues SJC is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Nov 20, with 44. Counted as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is SJC from downtown San Jose?
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 2.8 miles (4.5 km) from downtown San Jose in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the 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 SJC?
Of the venues SJC is the first airport we list for, the closest are PayPal Park (0.6 miles), Leavey Event Center (1.2 miles) and Club Rodeo Rio (1.9 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
