Flights
Flights to San Francisco
Flying to San Francisco for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 3 airports with scheduled flights near San Francisco, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 3,041 upcoming events in and around San Francisco (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown San Francisco is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), 11 miles away. Also within 40 miles: SFO (12 mi), SJC (39 mi). For San Francisco Playhouse, the nearest is OAK at 11 miles.
Airports serving San Francisco
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of San Francisco, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) 11 mi (18 km) | Large | Nearest to San Francisco Playhouse, Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco, Oracle Park and Cobb's Comedy Club. |
| San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 12 mi (19 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Davies Symphony Hall, War Memorial Opera House, The Independent and Hillbarn Theatre. |
| Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) 39 mi (63 km) | Large | — |
Nearest airport to each San Francisco venue
The busiest venues in and around San Francisco, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Playhouse Hotels near San Francisco Playhouse | OAK, 11 mi | SFO, 12 mi |
| Davies Symphony Hall Hotels near Davies Symphony Hall | SFO, 11 mi | OAK, 12 mi |
| War Memorial Opera House Hotels near War Memorial Opera House | SFO, 11 mi | OAK, 12 mi |
| Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco Hotels near Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco | OAK, 11 mi | SFO, 12 mi |
| The Independent Hotels near The Independent Airports near The Independent | SFO, 11 mi | OAK, 12 mi |
| Hillbarn Theatre Hotels near Hillbarn Theatre | SFO, 6.9 mi | OAK, 11 mi |
| Oracle Park Hotels near Oracle Park Airports near Oracle Park | OAK, 10 mi | SFO, 11 mi |
| Cobb's Comedy Club Hotels near Cobb's Comedy Club | OAK, 12 mi | SFO, 13 mi |
- Davies Symphony Hall is nearer SFO (11 mi) than OAK (12 mi).
- War Memorial Opera House is nearer SFO (11 mi) than OAK (12 mi).
- The Independent is nearer SFO (11 mi) than OAK (12 mi).
Best airport for most San Francisco events
Each upcoming event in and around San Francisco counted against the first airport we list for its venue, as of Sep 24, 2026. More than one airport is first for a real share of them, so the right one depends on where you are going.
| Airport | Share of events | Of the busiest venues |
|---|---|---|
| OAK | 4 of 8, including San Francisco Playhouse | |
| SFO | 4 of 8, including Davies Symphony Hall |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold. For San Francisco Playhouse, OAK (11 mi) and SFO (12 mi) are almost equally close.
| Venue | OAK | SFO |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Playhouse | 11 mi | 12 mi |
| Davies Symphony Hall | 12 mi | 11 mi |
| War Memorial Opera House | 12 mi | 11 mi |
| Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco | 11 mi | 12 mi |
| The Independent | 12 mi | 11 mi |
| Hillbarn Theatre | 11 mi | 6.9 mi |
| Oracle Park | 10 mi | 11 mi |
| Cobb's Comedy Club | 12 mi | 13 mi |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Giants | Oracle Park | OAK, 10 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| Golden State Warriors | Chase Center | OAK, 9.6 mi | NBA arena airports |
| Golden State Valkyries | Chase Center | OAK, 9.6 mi | WNBA arena airports |
Flying in for a San Francisco event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 820 events in and around San Francisco; 63% on Fri–Sun; 674 of the 806 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
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Memorial Stadium - CA, Berkeley, California
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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.
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Flying in to San Francisco: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For San Francisco Playhouse it is OAK, 11 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for Davies Symphony Hall?
The closest airport to Davies Symphony Hall is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 11 miles away in a straight line; Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is 12 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is closest to the San Francisco Giants' home ballpark?
The San Francisco Giants play home games at Oracle Park. The closest airport to Oracle Park is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), 10 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is nearest most San Francisco venues?
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 60% of upcoming events in and around San Francisco (as of Sep 24, 2026); SFO for 40%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
How many airports serve San Francisco?
StubOrder lists 3 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown San Francisco: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
How many events are in San Francisco in the next 30 days?
820 in and around San Francisco in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 63% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 674 of the 806 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for San Francisco Playhouse?
The closest airport to San Francisco Playhouse is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), 11 miles away in a straight line; San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 12 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What is the closest airport to San Francisco?
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown San Francisco, 11 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists SFO (12 miles) and SJC (39 miles).
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How far is OAK from downtown San Francisco?
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is 11 miles (18 km) from downtown San Francisco in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Which San Francisco venues are closer to SFO?
Of the busiest San Francisco venues, Davies Symphony Hall (11 mi, against 12 mi to OAK), War Memorial Opera House (11 mi, against 12 mi to OAK) and The Independent (11 mi, against 12 mi to OAK) are nearer SFO than OAK in a straight line. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is closest to the Golden State Warriors' home arena?
The Golden State Warriors and the Golden State Valkyries play home games at Chase Center. The closest airport to Chase Center is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), 9.6 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
