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Nearest Airport to San Rafael: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to San Rafael is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), about 39 km (24 mi) away.

Closest airport OAK Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport 39 km · 24 mi · ~42 min by car

Airports near San Rafael

  1. 1
    Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport Flag of United StatesOakland, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OAK 39 km24 mi · ~42 min
  2. 2
    Buchanan Field Flag of United StatesConcord, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CCR 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
  3. 3
    San Francisco International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Francisco, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SFO 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
  4. 4
    San Carlos Airport Flag of United StatesSan Carlos, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SQL 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
  5. 5
    Travis Air Force Base Flag of United StatesFairfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SUU 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  6. 6
    Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Rosa, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    STS 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
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    Palo Alto Airport Flag of United StatesPalo Alto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PAO 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 13 min
  8. 8
    Moffett Federal Airfield Flag of United StatesMountain View, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NUQ 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 20 min
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    Mineta San Jose International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Jose, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SJC 86 km54 mi · ~1 h 32 min
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    Sacramento Executive Airport Flag of United StatesSacramento, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SAC 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 56 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of San Rafael; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to San Rafael?

The nearest airport to San Rafael is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), about 39 km (24 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to San Rafael?

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is 39 km from San Rafael in a straight line — roughly 42 min by car.

What other airports are near San Rafael?

Buchanan Field (CCR) — 42 km, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — 42 km and San Carlos Airport (SQL) — 57 km.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport?

About 42 min by car for the 39 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.