Flights to Berkeley
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Berkeley is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,520-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 29 km), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 64 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 23 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 40 km), Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 17 km (11 mi) | 10,520 ft | 9 ft |
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 29 km (18 mi) | 11,870 ft | 13 ft |
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 64 km (40 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 23 km (14 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
| San Carlos Airport (regional) | SQL | 40 km (25 mi) | 2,621 ft | 5 ft |
| Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (regional) | STS | 85 km (53 mi) | 6,000 ft | 128 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,520 ft, OAK can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 9 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Berkeley
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley to Los Angeles | United States | 558 km (347 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Berkeley to Tijuana | Mexico | 765 km (475 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Berkeley to Phoenix | United States | 1,044 km (648 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Berkeley to San Diego | United States | 737 km (458 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Berkeley to Mexicali | Mexico | 850 km (528 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Berkeley to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,431 km (889 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Berkeley to Seattle | United States | 1,082 km (673 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Berkeley to Vancouver | Canada | 1,267 km (787 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Berkeley to Portland | United States | 852 km (529 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Berkeley to Las Vegas | United States | 661 km (411 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Berkeley to Surrey | Canada | 1,250 km (777 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Berkeley to Albuquerque | United States | 1,429 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Berkeley to Tucson | United States | 1,208 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Berkeley to Fresno | United States | 254 km (158 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Berkeley to Long Beach | United States | 586 km (364 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Berkeley to Mesa | United States | 1,065 km (662 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Berkeley to Ensenada | Mexico | 844 km (524 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Berkeley to Bakersfield | United States | 402 km (250 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Berkeley to Anaheim | United States | 596 km (371 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Berkeley to Riverside | United States | 618 km (384 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Berkeley to Santa Ana | United States | 607 km (377 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Berkeley to Victoria | Canada | 1,178 km (732 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Berkeley to Shanghai | China | 9,884 km (6,141 mi) | about 13 h 25 min |
| Berkeley to Chongqing | China | 10,961 km (6,811 mi) | about 14 h 48 min |
| Berkeley to Chengdu | China | 11,003 km (6,837 mi) | about 14 h 51 min |
| Berkeley to Beijing | China | 9,504 km (5,905 mi) | about 12 h 56 min |
| Berkeley to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,769 km (6,691 mi) | about 14 h 33 min |
| Berkeley to Tianjin | China | 9,521 km (5,916 mi) | about 12 h 57 min |
| Berkeley to Wuhan | China | 10,405 km (6,465 mi) | about 14 h 5 min |
| Berkeley to Lahore | Pakistan | 12,105 km (7,521 mi) | about 16 h 16 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Berkeley?
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is the closest large airport at 17 km (11 mi). The others, SFO, SJC, CCR, SQL, STS, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is OAK from Berkeley city centre?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Berkeley on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.