Flights to Daly City
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Daly City is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,870-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK, 21 km), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 61 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 28 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 48 km), Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 12 km (7 mi) | 11,870 ft | 13 ft |
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 21 km (13 mi) | 10,520 ft | 9 ft |
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 61 km (38 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| San Carlos Airport (regional) | SQL | 28 km (17 mi) | 2,621 ft | 5 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 48 km (30 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
| Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (regional) | STS | 94 km (58 mi) | 6,000 ft | 128 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,870 ft, SFO can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 13 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Daly City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daly City to Los Angeles | United States | 556 km (346 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Daly City to Tijuana | Mexico | 762 km (474 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Daly City to Phoenix | United States | 1,051 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Daly City to San Diego | United States | 734 km (456 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Daly City to Mexicali | Mexico | 851 km (529 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Daly City to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,432 km (890 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Daly City to Seattle | United States | 1,101 km (684 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Daly City to Vancouver | Canada | 1,285 km (798 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Daly City to Portland | United States | 869 km (540 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Daly City to Las Vegas | United States | 673 km (418 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Daly City to Surrey | Canada | 1,268 km (788 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Daly City to Albuquerque | United States | 1,443 km (897 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Daly City to Tucson | United States | 1,214 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Daly City to Fresno | United States | 261 km (162 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Daly City to Long Beach | United States | 583 km (363 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Daly City to Mesa | United States | 1,073 km (667 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Daly City to Ensenada | Mexico | 841 km (522 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Daly City to Bakersfield | United States | 402 km (250 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Daly City to Anaheim | United States | 594 km (369 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Daly City to Riverside | United States | 618 km (384 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Daly City to Santa Ana | United States | 605 km (376 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Daly City to Victoria | Canada | 1,195 km (743 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Daly City to Shanghai | China | 9,883 km (6,141 mi) | about 13 h 25 min |
| Daly City to Chongqing | China | 10,964 km (6,813 mi) | about 14 h 48 min |
| Daly City to Chengdu | China | 11,007 km (6,839 mi) | about 14 h 52 min |
| Daly City to Beijing | China | 9,507 km (5,907 mi) | about 12 h 56 min |
| Daly City to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,792 km (6,706 mi) | about 14 h 35 min |
| Daly City to Tianjin | China | 9,523 km (5,918 mi) | about 12 h 58 min |
| Daly City to Wuhan | China | 10,406 km (6,466 mi) | about 14 h 5 min |
| Daly City to Lahore | Pakistan | 12,118 km (7,530 mi) | about 16 h 17 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 Daly City?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the closest large airport at 12 km (7 mi). The others, OAK, SJC, SQL, CCR, STS, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SFO from Daly City city centre?
12 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Daly City 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.