{"id":1671,"date":"2025-12-16T08:00:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T16:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/?p=1671"},"modified":"2025-12-16T11:08:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T19:08:22","slug":"airports-near-napa-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/blog\/airports-near-napa-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Airports Near Napa Valley: A Traveler&#8217;s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maybe you\u2019re planning a vacation to <a href=\"\/explore\/\">Napa Valley<\/a> in 2026, or you\u2019ve already booked the hotel and need to figure out how you&#8217;ll get there. Luckily, getting to Napa has never been easier or more convenient, thanks to the five airports nearby.\r\n\r\nFrom driving distance to airline carriers and amenities, our guide to airports near Napa Valley breaks down what you need to know about each airport for your best travel experience.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;text-width&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;image-gallery&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-3 vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;59718&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/sonomacountyairport.org\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-3 vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;59719&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/sonomacountyairport.org\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-3 vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;59720&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/sonomacountyairport.org\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-3 vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;59721&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/sonomacountyairport.org\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;photo-label&#8221;]\r\n\r\nPhotos courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/sonomacountyairport.org\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sonoma County Airport &#8211; Charles M. Schulz (STS)<\/a>\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sonomacountyairport.org\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sonoma County Airport &#8211; Charles M. Schulz (STS)<\/a><\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>About: <\/strong>Fly directly to Wine Country! The <a href=\"https:\/\/sonomacountyairport.org\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Charles M. Schulz \u2013 Sonoma County Airport (STS)<\/a> wins for convenience as it\u2019s the closest airport to Napa Valley that is serviced by top carriers, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. Car rentals are available, as are ride shares like Lyft and Uber.\r\n\r\n<strong>Distance to downtown Napa:<\/strong> 47.3 miles\r\n\r\n<strong>Insider Tip:<\/strong> Passengers flying on Alaska Airlines from Charles M. Schulz are permitted to check up to one case of wine for no additional charge through the Alaska Airlines Wine Flies Free program. Just recently, Avelo Airlines launched a similar program, allowing your wine to travel for free from STS.\r\n\r\n<strong>Limousine &amp; Black Car Services:<\/strong>\r\n<em>(note: each car service below offers transportation services from all five airports)<\/em>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beauwinetours.com\/napa-valley-wine-tours\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=visitwebsite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beau Wine Tours &amp; Limousine Service<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pureluxury.com\/napa-wine-tours\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=visitwebsite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pure Luxury Transportation<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/californiawinetours.com\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">California Wine Tours<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Bus &amp; Transit:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"\/\/sctransit.com\/maps-schedules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sonoma County Transit<\/a>: (707) 565-7433 or 1(800) 345-7433<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mendocinotransit.org\/maps-and-schedules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mendocino Transit Authority<\/a>: 1(800) 696-4682<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;text-width&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;53106&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mid-width&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.flysfo.com\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content&#8221;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flysfo.com\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">San Francisco International Airport (SFO)<\/a><\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>About: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flysfo.com\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">San Francisco International Airport (SFO)<\/a> is the bustling nerve center of domestic and international travel for Northern California. The airport is open 24 hours a day, with direct flights to and from many corners of the world. In fact, SFO services over 50 airlines, so you\u2019ll have options. Most major car rental companies can be found on the fourth floor of the SFO Rental Car Center.\r\n\r\n<strong>Distance to downtown Napa:<\/strong> 58.6 miles\r\n\r\n<strong>Insider Tip:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/live-sfbayferry.pantheonsite.io\/vallejo-ferry-route\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The San Francisco\/Vallejo Bay Ferry<\/a> provides a scenic route to Napa Valley, traveling across San Francisco Bay. The Ferry Building, located at the Embarcadero waterfront in downtown San Francisco, is accessible by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) from SFO. The Vallejo Ferry Terminal is just a block away from the Vallejo Transit Center, where you can catch the connecting bus service, The Vine, to the Napa area. Taxis and private car services are also options to travel from the Vallejo Ferry Terminal.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;ad-row&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator el_class=&#8221;text-width&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;ad-disclaimer&#8221;]Sponsored Content[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;ad-module-2 text-width&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696535448234{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;71220&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;text-width&#8221;]\r\n<h4>VinGardeValise<\/h4>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;text-width&#8221;]\r\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Bring the Wine. 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The VingardeValise\u00ae makes every trip worry-free\u2014use promo code <strong>WINE20<\/strong> to save 20% this holiday season.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;SHOP THE COLLECTION&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;default&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_type=&#8221;material&#8221; i_icon_material=&#8221;vc-material vc-material-arrow_forward&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mid-width&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fvingardevalise.com%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwcm%26utm_medium%3Dairports-near-nv-travelers-guide%26utm_campaign%3Dnativead|title:Vin%20Garde%20Valise|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator el_class=&#8221;text-width&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;53104&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mid-width&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.oaklandairport.com\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content&#8221;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandairport.com\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oakland International Airport (OAK)<\/a><\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>About: <\/strong>Although a busy international travel hub, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandairport.com\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oakland International Airport (OAK)<\/a> is slightly smaller (and therefore less crowded) than its cousin across the bay, SFO. Many major airlines serve OAK, including Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Southwest. You\u2019ll also find a range of car rental companies to choose from, such as Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, and Enterprise.\r\n\r\n<strong>Distance to downtown Napa:<\/strong> 50 miles\r\n\r\n<strong>Insider Tip:<\/strong> If you didn\u2019t get your fill of wine tasting in Napa, stop by Vino Volo, located in both Terminal 1 and 2. You can shop for any last-minute bottles of wine and grab one last cheeky sip or two, accompanied by small sharing plates, before your flight.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1731454934818{background-color: #ebf3f4 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Discover the best hotels in Napa Valley<\/h3>\r\nWith hundreds of wineries and acclaimed restaurants around every turn, you\u2019ll want to stay a while to take advantage of all that Napa has to offer. To help, we\u2019re sharing Napa Valley&#8217;s top hotels, from boutique hotels to opulent resorts. <a href=\"\/blog\/best-hotels-in-napa-valley\/\">Let\u2019s Go<\/a>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mid-width&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;53107&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mid-width&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/sacramento.aero\/smf\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content&#8221;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sacramento.aero\/smf\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sacramento International Airport (SMF)<\/a><\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>About: <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sacramento.aero\/smf\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sacramento International Airport (SMF)<\/a> iis smaller than Oakland or SFO, making it easier to navigate. This airport\u2019s redesigned terminal includes an elevated people mover and concourse. Airlines such as American, Delta, JetBlue, United, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest offer numerous non-stop flight options. Car rental companies are plentiful, just note the car rental shuttle offers pick-up approximately every ten minutes to transport visitors to the on-airport rental car terminal.\r\n\r\n<strong>Distance to downtown Napa:<\/strong> 63 miles\r\n\r\n<strong>Insider Tip:<\/strong> There are <a href=\"https:\/\/sacramento.aero\/smf\/flight-and-travel\/nonstop-destinations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">53 direct flights<\/a> to Sacramento International Airport, both domestic and international (Mexico and Canada). Scroll their list to see if you\u2019re a non-stop flight away from visiting Wine Country![\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;text-width&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;59592&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mid-width&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.countyofnapa.org\/1003\/Airport\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content&#8221;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countyofnapa.org\/1003\/Airport\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Napa County Airport (APC)<\/a><\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>About: <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countyofnapa.org\/1003\/Airport\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Napa County Airport<\/a>, \u201cThe Skyport to Wine Country,\u201d is a very small local landing strip that services charter flights and private aircraft only. Originally built by the United States Army Air Forces in 1942, the airport recently completed a runway rehabilitation project. You can now fly directly to this airport on your own chartered plane or, if you\u2019re a licensed pilot, by flying yourself. Of course, flying private comes at a cost; prices range from $9k \u2013 $25k+. To charter your own plane to or from Napa, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aircharterguide.com\/operator_info\/napa%2Bjet%2Bcenter,%2Binc\/732\/napa\/792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Napa Jet Center<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Distance to downtown Napa: <\/strong>9 miles\r\n\r\n<strong>Insider Tip:<\/strong> Note there are no car rentals available from this airport, so plan to arrange a car service in advance.\r\n\r\n<strong>Limousine &amp; Black Car Services:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beauwinetours.com\/napa-valley-wine-tours\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=visitwebsite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beau Wine Tours &amp; Limousine Service<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pureluxury.com\/napa-wine-tours\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=visitwebsite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pure Luxury Transportation<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/californiawinetours.com\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">California Wine Tours<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;text-width&#8221;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h4>Additional Pro Tips:<\/h4>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winecountry.com\/experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WineCountry Experiences<\/a>: Discover and book our marketplace of curated experiences in Napa Valley, from cycling tours to exclusive tastings and much more.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.covetpass.com\/?utm_source=wcm&amp;utm_medium=napavalley.com&amp;utm_campaign=content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Covet Pass<\/a>: A unique membership offering complimentary wine experiences, hotel and travel discounts, access to events, and additional fun perks.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"\/businesses\/?category=Lodging&amp;tags=lodging-deals\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lodging Deals<\/a>: We have partnered with the leading hotels and resorts in Napa Valley to offer our users exclusive perks, such as complimentary bottles of wine at check-in, resort credits, and wine tasting passes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;conclusion&#8221;]\r\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\r\nAs you can see, Napa Valley might be one of the most well-connected wine regions in the country. With five different nearby airports to choose from and countless car rental, shuttle, and public transportation options, you\u2019ll be sipping your way through Wine Country in no time.\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;text-width&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air travel is a convenient way to start your vacation or weekend trip to Napa Valley. There are five airports near Napa Valley and each one has unique benefits for out of town travelers. Depending on where you\u2019re flying in from, or the airline with which you bank frequent flier miles, each airport offers various values and benefits. 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