Flights
Flights to San Jose
Flying to San Jose 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 Jose, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 982 upcoming events in and around San Jose (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown San Jose is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 2.8 miles away. Also within 33 miles: OAK (32 mi), SFO (33 mi). For San Jose Improv, the nearest is SJC at 2.9 miles.
Airports serving San Jose
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of San Jose, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) 2.8 mi (5 km) | Large | Nearest we list to San Jose Improv, San Jose Center For The Performing Arts, Excite Ballpark, SAP Center, The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park, Bankhead Theater, Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club and San Jose Civic. |
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) 32 mi (52 km) | Large | — |
| San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 33 mi (53 km) | Large | — |
Nearest airport to each San Jose venue
The busiest venues in and around San Jose, 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 Jose Improv Hotels near San Jose Improv | SJC, 2.9 mi | OAK, 32 mi |
| San Jose Center For The Performing Arts Hotels near San Jose Center For The Performing Arts | SJC, 3 mi | OAK, 33 mi |
| Excite Ballpark Hotels near Excite Ballpark | SJC, 4.7 mi | OAK, 34 mi |
| SAP Center Hotels near SAP Center Airports near SAP Center | SJC, 2.6 mi | OAK, 32 mi |
| The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park Hotels near The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park | SJC, 15 mi | SFO, 16 mi |
| Bankhead Theater Hotels near Bankhead Theater | SJC, 24 mi | OAK, 25 mi |
| Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club Hotels near Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club | SJC, 5.5 mi | SFO, 26 mi |
| San Jose Civic Hotels near San Jose Civic | SJC, 3.1 mi | OAK, 33 mi |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold. For The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park, SJC (15 mi) and SFO (16 mi) are almost equally close.
| Venue | SJC | OAK | SFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Improv | 2.9 mi | 32 mi | 33 mi |
| San Jose Center For The Performing Arts | 3 mi | 33 mi | 33 mi |
| Excite Ballpark | 4.7 mi | 34 mi | 35 mi |
| SAP Center | 2.6 mi | 32 mi | 33 mi |
| The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park | 15 mi | 19 mi | 16 mi |
| Bankhead Theater | 24 mi | 25 mi | 34 mi |
| Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club | 5.5 mi | 27 mi | 26 mi |
| San Jose Civic | 3.1 mi | 33 mi | 33 mi |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | Levi's Stadium | SJC, 3.6 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| San Jose Sharks | SAP Center | SJC, 2.6 mi | NHL arena airports |
| San Jose Earthquakes | PayPal Park | SJC, 0.6 mi | MLS stadium airports |
Flying in for a San Jose event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 220 events in and around San Jose; 71% on Fri–Sun; 175 of the 218 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.
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 TicketsFrankie Quinones
San Jose Improv, San Jose, California
From about $61.00View TicketsOpera San Jose: Don Giovanni
California Theatre - San Jose, San Jose, California
From about $79.00View TicketsBrincos Dieras
San Jose Center For The Performing Arts, San Jose, California
From about $185.00View TicketsFrankie Quinones
San Jose Improv, San Jose, California
From about $110.00View TicketsPreseason: San Jose Barracuda vs. Bakersfield Condors
Tech CU Arena, San Jose, California
From about $30.00View TicketsCandlelight: Tribute to Mana
Montgomery Theatre - San Jose, San Jose, California
From about $39.00View Tickets
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Flying in to San Jose: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For San Jose Improv it is SJC, 2.9 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 San Jose Center For The Performing Arts?
The closest airport to San Jose Center For The Performing Arts is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 3 miles away in a straight line; Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is 33 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many events are in San Jose in the next 30 days?
220 in and around San Jose in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 71% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 175 of the 218 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is closest to the San Francisco 49ers' home stadium?
The San Francisco 49ers play home games at Levi's Stadium. The closest airport to Levi's Stadium is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 3.6 miles away in a straight line.
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.
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.
Which airport is best for San Jose Improv?
The closest airport to San Jose Improv is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 2.9 miles away in a straight line; Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is 32 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What is the closest airport to San Jose?
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown San Jose, 2.8 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists OAK (32 miles) and SFO (33 miles).
Which airport is closest to the San Jose Sharks' home arena?
The San Jose Sharks play home games at SAP Center. The closest airport to SAP Center is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve San Jose?
StubOrder lists 3 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
How far is SJC from downtown San Jose?
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 2.8 miles (5 km) from downtown San Jose 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.
