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 51 venues with 1,083 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 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) | 14 | OAK, 30 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Leavey Event Center | Santa Clara | 1.2 mi (2.0 km) | 33 | OAK, 30 mi | Hotels |
| Club Rodeo Rio | San Jose | 1.9 mi (3.0 km) | 2 | OAK, 31 mi | Hotels |
| SAP Center | San Jose | 2.6 mi (4.2 km) | 64 | OAK, 32 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| San Jose Improv | San Jose | 2.9 mi (4.7 km) | 108 | OAK, 32 mi | Hotels |
| San Jose Center For The Performing Arts | San Jose | 3 mi (4.9 km) | 104 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| San Jose Civic | San Jose | 3.1 mi (5.0 km) | 42 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| Hammer Theatre Center | San Jose | 3.1 mi (5.0 km) | 25 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| Montgomery Theatre - San Jose | San Jose | 3.1 mi (5.0 km) | 6 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| Discovery Meadow | San Jose | 3.1 mi (5.0 km) | 1 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| San Jose McEnery Convention Center | San Jose | 3.1 mi (5.0 km) | 1 | 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) | 34 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| The Ritz - San Jose | San Jose | 3.3 mi (5.3 km) | 29 | OAK, 33 mi | Hotels |
| Levi's Stadium | Santa Clara | 3.6 mi (5.8 km) | 9 | OAK, 26 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Santa Clara Convention Center | Santa Clara | 3.9 mi (6.2 km) | 4 | OAK, 26 mi | Hotels |
| CEFCU Stadium | San Jose | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) | 5 | OAK, 34 mi | Hotels |
| Tech CU Arena | San Jose | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) | 37 | OAK, 34 mi | Hotels |
| Excite Ballpark | San Jose | 4.7 mi (7.5 km) | 74 | OAK, 34 mi | Hotels |
| Heritage Theatre - CA | Campbell | 5.3 mi (8.6 km) | 5 | SFO, 33 mi | Hotels |
| Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club | Sunnyvale | 5.5 mi (8.9 km) | 45 | SFO, 26 mi | Hotels |
| Pure Night Club - Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale | 5.7 mi (9.1 km) | 11 | SFO, 25 mi | Hotels |
| Cathedral of Faith | San Jose | 5.8 mi (9.3 km) | 1 | OAK, 35 mi | Hotels |
| Church on the Hill | San Jose | 6 mi (9.6 km) | 1 | OAK, 36 mi | Hotels |
| Turlock Community Theatre | Turlock | 61 mi (98.0 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
And 26 more venues in Stanford, Santa Cruz, Livermore, Menlo Park, Modesto and Felton.
Event weekends near SJC
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues SJC 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 | 41 | San Jose Improv | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 36 | Shoreline Amphitheatre - CA | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 37 | San Jose Center For The Performing Arts | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 48 | San Jose Center For The Performing Arts | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 37 | SAP Center | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 33 | San Jose Center For The Performing Arts | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 24 | San Jose Improv | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 32 | San Jose Improv | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 33 | San Jose Improv | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 22 | Hammer Theatre Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 28 | San Jose Improv | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 27 | San Jose Improv | Search this weekend |
Next events near SJC
NHL Preseason: San Jose Sharks vs. Anaheim Ducks
SAP Center, San Jose, California
From about $47.00View TicketsJustin Martin
Live in the Atrium at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz, California
Alexandre Kominek
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park, Menlo Park, California
Alex Moffat
Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club, Sunnyvale, California
Abby Govindan
San Jose Improv, San Jose, California
Revocation
The Ritz - San Jose, San Jose, California
From about $71.00View TicketsKillers of Kill Tony: David Lucas, Hans Kim, Martin Phillips & Dedrick Flynn
San Jose Civic, San Jose, California
From about $26.00View TicketsNashville Nights & Thompson Square
Chaminade Resort and Spa, Santa Cruz, California
From about $95.00View TicketsBattle of the Bands
Live in the Atrium at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz, California
From about $56.00View TicketsFrankie Quinones
San Jose Improv, San Jose, California
From about $61.00View Tickets
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When events near SJC 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.
- 484 of 628 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities SJC serves
| City | Events | From SJC | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 549 | 2.8 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Stanford | 79 | 14 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Santa Cruz | 69 | 27 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Livermore | 56 | 24 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Sunnyvale | 56 | 5.9 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Menlo Park | 52 | 15 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Modesto | 52 | 55 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Santa Clara | 46 | 16 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Felton | 34 | 23 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Tracy | 31 | 38 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Capitola | 29 | 27 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Saratoga | 15 | 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 27 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).
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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 398 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 Oct 16, with 48. Counted as of Sep 24, 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.
