Airports near San Mateo
SMF・OAK・SCK・SFO・SJC
What airports are closest to San Mateo?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the nearest gateway, located 7.96 km from San Mateo, with taxi service reaching the center in approximately 10 minutes. Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) lies 19.70 km away, and the fastest transfer via taxi takes about 35 minutes. Travelers utilizing San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) will find themselves 41.46 km from the city, reachable by Caltrain in roughly 50 minutes. Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) is located 101.49 km away, with private transit typically taking 90 minutes. Finally, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the farthest option at 141.35 km, requiring a private transfer that can take 100 minutes. These airports are all in neighboring cities, and travelers should plan their transport according to their specific budget and time constraints. and book hotels in San Mateo
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Airports near San Mateo: SMF, OAK, SCK, SFO and SJC.
Airports Near San Mateo: Key Information
Number of airports in San Mateo
0
Closest airport to the city center
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Distance
8 km
Fastest arrival time
10 minutes - 25 minutes
Airport with the cheapest transport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Compare domestic and international airports near San Mateo.
Sacramento International Airport
Distance: 141.3 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Amtrak/Capitol Corridor
4 hours - 5 hours
USD 35-70
Speed
Greyhound
Cheapest
6 hours - 7 hours
USD 20-35
Budget
Private Taxi
Fastest
1 hour 40 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes
USD 200-300
Comfort
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport
Distance: 19.7 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
BART
Cheapest
1 hour 10 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutes
USD 12-18
Budget
SamTrans/AC Transit
2 hours 10 minutes - 2 hours 40 minutes
USD 6-10
Balanced
Taxi/Rideshare
Fastest
35 minutes - 1 hour
USD 60-130
Comfort
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
Distance: 101.5 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
ACE Train & Caltrain
Fastest
3 hours - 3 hours 30 minutes
USD 19-27
Speed
Amtrak Thruway
3 hours 40 minutes - 4 hours 10 minutes
USD 35-50
Balanced
Private Shuttle
1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours
USD 150-250
Comfort
San Francisco International Airport
Distance: 8 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
BART & Caltrain
26 minutes - 40 minutes
USD 10-15
Budget
SamTrans 292
Cheapest
38 minutes - 50 minutes
USD 2-4
Balanced
Taxi
Fastest
10 minutes - 25 minutes
USD 30-50
Comfort
San Jose Mineta International Airport
Distance: 41.5 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Caltrain
Fastest
50 minutes - 1 hour 15 minutes
USD 7-12
Speed
VTA Route 60 & SamTrans
Cheapest
2 hours - 2 hours 30 minutes
USD 5-10
Budget
Rideshare/Taxi
35 minutes - 50 minutes
USD 40-80
Comfort
Compare 5 airports near San Mateo
Airport Guide
Compare 5 airports near San Mateo
For most travelers, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the clear and most practical choice, serving as the international gateway and sitting closest to San Mateo. It is not located within San Mateo itself, but it is nearby and offers efficient rail and bus links. Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is a secondary hub in a neighboring city, useful for those avoiding SFO traffic, though it requires more complex transfers. San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC), also in a nearby city, is an excellent alternative for Silicon Valley travelers, offering solid Caltrain connectivity. The remaining options, Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF), serve neighboring cities in the Central Valley; they are significantly farther away and typically only worth considering if you find significantly lower airfares or need to visit those specific regions. Choose SFO for the best balance of speed, cost, and convenience.
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Hotels near San Mateo airport
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Good123 Reviews
San Francisco International Airport Area San Mateo|1.83km from city center
The room was quite large and well-equipped, but the air conditioner was too loud, and the bed was too soft for me. The hotel environment and location were decent, and the service was acceptable, but the cleanliness was not very thorough.FromUS$149
Very Good130 Reviews
San Francisco International Airport Area San Mateo|1.95km from city center
Convenient location for visitors to San Mateo area. Good breakfast; appears recently-remodeled. Comfortable beds. Plenty of parking, including underground garage.FromUS$108
Very Good139 Reviews
San Francisco International Airport Area San Mateo|3.82km from city center
It's not that it's in downtown San Francisco, but it's a 35-minute drive from the city center, very convenient for getting to the airport, and parking is free.FromUS$133
Great119 Reviews
San Mateo|3.8km from city center
The environment is very good, the breakfast is also good, and the experience is very good.FromUS$143
Good95 Reviews
San Francisco International Airport Area San Mateo|1.58km from city center
American motels generally do not charge a deposit, except for large scale and ulterior motives, fortunately they do not charge here. The back of the room is a small construction site, walking across the road from a long bridge to a supermarketFromUS$98
Family friendly
106 Reviews
San Mateo|3.96km from city center
The environment is actually quite quiet, and the side near the highway may be noisy. 10 minutes walk to costco or the other side of the safeway. The most amazing thing about hotels/motels is that there is no breakfast room. The so-called breakfast is in the room of the retail machine next to the front desk, standing drinking coffee and eating a few poor small cakes, super speechless. The refrigerator in the room is super large, but how does the ice cube inside have a nucleic acid taste?FromUS$117
Very Good110 Reviews
San Mateo|2.25km from city center
The overall environment of the hotel is clean and the housekeeping is well maintained.
The room was generally clean and well maintained.
However, the location is close to the main road, and the sound of traffic at night is more obvious, which may have a slight impact on shallow sleepers.
However, the hotel is located right next to a main road, so it can be a bit noisy at night.
No chairs are set up in the room, which is slightly inconvenient for business travelers who need to use pen and electricity or handle official business.
There’s no chair in the room, which makes it inconvenient for business travelers who need to work on a laptop.
Overall, suitable for short-term accommodation, but if business needs are the main reason, it is recommended to consider other options.
Overall, it’s fine for a short stay, but may not be ideal for business purposes.FromUS$104
0 Reviews
San Mateo|4.51km from city center
The @ Marbella Lane - Waterfront Property | Ldry + P provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The @ Marbella Lane - Waterfront Property | Ldry + P is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of San Mateo. Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 2km from Hillsdale Station and 12km from San Francisco International Airport. Guests will find Leo J. Ryan Park Gazebo, Playground | Port Royal Park and Lakeshore Park / Marten's Field just a short distance from the hotel. This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. 11 Reviews
San Francisco International Airport Area San Mateo|1.25km from city center
With a stay at this apartment in San Mateo (North Central), you'll be a 3-minute drive from San Francisco Bay and 5 minutes from San Mateo County Event Center. This apartment is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Miramar Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Mills Health Center - Sutter Health.This smoke-free apartment features rock climbing nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.FromUS$191
Amazing0 Reviews
San Francisco International Airport Area San Mateo|1.13km from city center
- Newly remodeled 3-bedroom, 1bathrooms unit- Full high-quality new kitchenware.- Bedroom 1, Kingsize bed and one working desk/chair- Bedroom 2, Kingsize bed- Bedroom 3, Queensize bed- Dining area for 6 guests;- one garage parking space + two driveway parking- High ceilings with skylight, recessed light, and hardwood floors.- Plenty of street parking spaces.- Free washer and dryer are fully equipped in-house.- Fast & stable WIFI.- Sanitized, contact-free self-check-in.AC newly added to this house.We will send the check-in details one day before arrival. Our customer service is available 24/7.Other guests live in the back house,You will have your own one garage parking space + two driveway parkingEnjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located place in San Mateo. few mins drive to Downtown, Central Park/Japanese Garden，Seal Point, Grocery Store. 8 mins to Airport, 10 mins to Laurelwood, Hillsdale shopping center, Coyote Point, 13 mins to Crystal Springs Reservoir...Conveniently located.Within biking distance to beautiful trails and driving distance to Silicon Valley, San Francisco and Half Moon Bay beach.FromUS$215
5 star
Outstanding0 Reviews
San Mateo|4.14km from city center
Wake up to breathtaking Bay views in a serene, Zen-inspired 2,150 sq ft private retreat offering effortless comfort. Ideal for families or small groups, with easy access to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Bay Area events.Inspired by a childhood filled with flowers, fruit trees, outdoor dinners, and beautiful views, this home invites you to slow down and enjoy life’s simple moments.FromUS$1,046
Amazing56 Reviews
San Mateo|4.09km from city center
Location is pretty ok.
Everything is tide, personal are welcoming, breakfast is quite small, but still good in comparison with other US hotels.
Can recommend it.FromUS$146
4 Reviews
San Francisco International Airport Area San Mateo|2.2km from city center
The Mid Century Garden View Home Parking provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to San Mateo will find that the Mid Century Garden View Home Parking is a fantastic accommodation choice. Traveling to the hotel is easy with San Mateo located approximately 3km away and San Francisco International Airport roughly 11km away. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including Gateway Park W Trail, Bayside/Joinville Park and Parkside Aquatic Park. After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. This San Mateo hotel offers parking on site. FromUS$128
0 Reviews
San Mateo|4.34km from city center
With a stay at this apartment in San Mateo (East San Mateo), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and Silicon Valley. This apartment is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Stanford University and 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Stanford University Medical Center.Limited parking is available onsite.Your apartment features an LED TV. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.FromUS$142
Very Good1 Reviews
San Mateo|4.35km from city center
With a stay at this apartment in San Mateo (East San Mateo), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and San Mateo County Event Center. This apartment is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Stanford University and 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Stanford University Medical Center.Free self parking is available onsite.Your apartment features an LED TV. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.FromUS$177
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to San Mateo?
The nearest airport to San Mateo is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 8 km away.Sacramento International Airport (SMF) (141.3 km), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) (19.7 km), Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) (101.5 km) and San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) (41.5 km).
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How long does it take to get from San Mateo to the airport?
Getting from San Mateo to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) takes about 10 minutes - 25 minutes.
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How do I get to San Mateo?
We recommend flying into San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is approximately 8 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Taxi, reaching downtown in about 10 minutes - 25 minutes.
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How many airports does San Mateo have?
San Mateo has 5 airports: Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK), San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC).