Which airport should I fly into for Hayward?

For long-haul and international flights, Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) is the main gateway near Hayward. The closest airport, Hayward Executive Airport (HWD), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Hayward?

The nearest is about 2 mi (4 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Hayward?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Hayward

The closest airports to Hayward, California: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Hayward, California is Hayward Executive Airport (HWD), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
HWD	Hayward Executive AirportHayward, United States	2 mi / 4 km	8 min	Regional
OAK	Metropolitan Oakland International AirportOakland, United States	9 mi / 14 km	29 min	International
LVK	Livermore Municipal AirportLivermore, United States	14 mi / 23 km	28 min	Regional
PAO	Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara CountyPalo Alto, United States	14 mi / 23 km	28 min	Regional
SQL	San Carlos AirportSan Carlos, United States	14 mi / 23 km	28 min	Regional
SFO	San Francisco International AirportSan Francisco, United States	16 mi / 26 km	31 min	International
CCR	Buchanan FieldConcord, United States	22 mi / 36 km	43 min	Regional
SJC	Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International AirportSan Jose, United States	23 mi / 37 km	44 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) is the most convenient at about 2 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) (9 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Hayward. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with HWD.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near HWD saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Hayward is Hayward Executive Airport (HWD), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road.