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) | None | 59 venues we list |
| OAK Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | Large airport | 32 mi (51.7 km) | None | 73 venues we list |
| SFO San Francisco International Airport | Large airport | 33 mi (52.6 km) | None | 46 venues we list |
Next events at SAP Center
- From about $26.00View Tickets
- From about $51.00View Tickets
- From about $41.00View Tickets
- From about $26.00View Tickets
- From about $66.00View Tickets
- From about $63.00View Tickets
- From about $81.00View Tickets
- From about $46.00View Tickets
Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Nov 9: San Jose Sharks vs. New York Islanders
- Nov 11: San Jose Sharks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
- Nov 15: San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators
- Nov 17: San Jose Sharks vs. Calgary Flames
- Nov 18: Three Days Grace, I Prevail & The Funeral Portr…
- Nov 20: Who Want The Smoke: Shoreline Mafia, SOB x RBE …
- Nov 21: San Jose Sharks vs. Seattle Kraken
- Nov 23: San Jose Sharks vs. Minnesota Wild
When events at SAP Center happen
- 19 of 66 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026) are on Saturdays; 39 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 44 of 66 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.
- New York Islanders, next here Mon, Nov 9
- Pittsburgh Penguins, next here Wed, Nov 11
- Nashville Predators, next here Sun, Nov 15
- Calgary Flames, next here Tue, Nov 17
- Seattle Kraken, next here Sat, Nov 21
- Minnesota Wild, next here Mon, Nov 23
- Vegas Golden Knights, next here Fri, Nov 27
- Los Angeles Kings, next here Fri, Dec 11
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?
44 of the 66 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
