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Airports near Palo Alto (PAO)
10 airports within driving distance of Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County. Flying from an alternate airport is the single easiest way to cut your fare — our agents compare them all on one call.
| Airport | Distance | Fly from here | Live board |
|---|---|---|---|
SFO — San Francisco International Airport Major hub San Francisco, United States | 18 mi (29 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
NUQ — Moffett Federal Airfield Mountain View, United States | 5 mi (8 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
SQL — San Carlos Airport San Carlos, United States | 8 mi (13 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport San Jose, United States | 12 mi (20 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
HWD — Hayward Executive Airport Hayward, United States | 14 mi (22 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
OAK — Metropolitan Oakland International Airport Oakland, United States | 19 mi (30 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
RHV — Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County San Jose, United States | 19 mi (30 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
HAF — Half Moon Bay Airport Half Moon Bay, United States | 21 mi (35 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
LVK — Livermore Municipal Airport Livermore, United States | 23 mi (37 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
NGZ — Alameda Naval Air Station Alameda, United States | 25 mi (41 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
Frequently asked questions
What airports are near Palo Alto?
Besides Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO), travelers can use San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 18 mi), Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ, 5 mi), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 8 mi), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 12 mi) and others — all within driving distance.
Is it cheaper to fly from an alternate airport?
Often yes. Fares between nearby airports on the same route regularly differ by $100 or more, especially around holidays. Low-cost carriers also tend to favor secondary airports.
How do I compare fares across all airports near Palo Alto at once?
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