Flying in
Airports near SAP Center
The closest airport to SAP Center is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 2.6 miles away in a straight line. Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is 32 miles.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from SAP Center. The drive is always longer, and the roads near a venue are busiest at event times.
| Airport | Type | From the venue | Metro search | First airport for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport | Large airport | 2.6 mi (4.2 km) | — | 51 venues we list |
| OAK Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | Large airport | 32 mi (51.7 km) | — | 68 venues we list |
| SFO San Francisco International Airport | Large airport | 33 mi (52.6 km) | — | 44 venues we list |
Next events at SAP Center
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Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Sep 26: Marco Antonio Solis
- Sep 27: Yandel
- Oct 1: San Jose Sharks vs. Florida Panthers
- Oct 3: San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Oct 7: Sombr
- Oct 10: San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers
- Oct 12: Taemin
When events at SAP Center happen
- 19 of 64 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Saturdays; 34 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 45 of 64 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- San Jose Sharks (NHL) play here; see every NHL arena’s nearest airport.
- Of the 30 NHL arenas we list, SAP Center is the 2nd closest to its first airport (2.6 mi; league median 6.5 mi).
Teams visiting SAP Center
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- Anaheim Ducks, next here Thu, Sep 24
- Florida Panthers, next here Thu, Oct 1
- Los Angeles Kings, next here Sat, Oct 3
- Edmonton Oilers, next here Sat, Oct 10
- Boston Bruins, next here Tue, Oct 13
- Buffalo Sabres, next here Tue, Oct 27
- Vancouver Canucks, next here Thu, Oct 29
- Calgary Flames, next here Mon, Nov 2
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest airport to SAP Center?
The closest airport to SAP Center is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
Can I book flights and SAP Center tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
How does SAP Center compare with other NHL arenas?
Of the 30 NHL arenas we list, SAP Center is the 2nd closest to its first airport (2.6 miles; the league median is 6.5 miles).
Which airport should I fly into for a San Jose Sharks game?
SJC is the nearest airport we list, 2.6 miles away; OAK is 32 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How far is OAK from SAP Center?
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is 32 miles (51.7 km) from SAP Center in a straight line, against 2.6 miles for SJC.
What time do events at SAP Center usually start?
45 of the 64 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
