Flights to Hayward
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Hayward is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), 14 km (9 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, 26 km), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 37 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 23 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 36 km), Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 78 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 14 km (9 mi) | 10,520 ft | 9 ft |
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 26 km (16 mi) | 11,870 ft | 13 ft |
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 37 km (23 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| San Carlos Airport (regional) | SQL | 23 km (14 mi) | 2,621 ft | 5 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 36 km (22 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
| Stockton Metropolitan Airport (regional) | SCK | 78 km (48 mi) | 10,245 ft | 33 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 Hayward
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward to Los Angeles | United States | 530 km (329 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Hayward to Tijuana | Mexico | 737 km (458 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Hayward to Phoenix | United States | 1,019 km (633 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Hayward to San Diego | United States | 709 km (440 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Hayward to Mexicali | Mexico | 822 km (511 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Hayward to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,403 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Hayward to Seattle | United States | 1,105 km (687 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Hayward to Denver | United States | 1,499 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Hayward to Vancouver | Canada | 1,290 km (802 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Hayward to Portland | United States | 875 km (544 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Hayward to Las Vegas | United States | 639 km (397 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Hayward to Surrey | Canada | 1,273 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Hayward to Albuquerque | United States | 1,409 km (876 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Hayward to Tucson | United States | 1,182 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Hayward to Fresno | United States | 229 km (142 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Hayward to Long Beach | United States | 558 km (347 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Hayward to Mesa | United States | 1,040 km (647 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Hayward to Ensenada | Mexico | 816 km (507 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Hayward to Bakersfield | United States | 374 km (232 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Hayward to Anaheim | United States | 568 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Hayward to Riverside | United States | 591 km (367 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Hayward to Santa Ana | United States | 579 km (360 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Hayward to Shanghai | China | 9,911 km (6,158 mi) | about 13 h 27 min |
| Hayward to Chongqing | China | 10,989 km (6,828 mi) | about 14 h 50 min |
| Hayward to Chengdu | China | 11,031 km (6,855 mi) | about 14 h 54 min |
| Hayward to Beijing | China | 9,532 km (5,923 mi) | about 12 h 58 min |
| Hayward to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,784 km (6,701 mi) | about 14 h 35 min |
| Hayward to Tianjin | China | 9,549 km (5,933 mi) | about 13 h |
| Hayward to Wuhan | China | 10,433 km (6,483 mi) | about 14 h 8 min |
| Hayward to Lahore | Pakistan | 12,131 km (7,538 mi) | about 16 h 18 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 Hayward?
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is the closest large airport at 14 km (9 mi). The others, SFO, SJC, SQL, CCR, SCK, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is OAK from Hayward city centre?
14 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Hayward 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.