Which airport should I fly into for Petaluma?

For long-haul and international flights, Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) is the main gateway near Petaluma. The closest airport, Gnoss Field (NOT), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Petaluma?

The nearest is about 7 mi (12 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 Petaluma?

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 Petaluma

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

The nearest airport to Petaluma, California is Gnoss Field (NOT), about 7 mi (12 km) away — roughly 25 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
NOT	Gnoss FieldNovato, United States	7 mi / 12 km	25 min	Regional
APC	Napa County AirportNapa, United States	19 mi / 31 km	37 min	Regional
STS	Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County AirportSanta Rosa, United States	21 mi / 34 km	41 min	Regional
CCR	Buchanan FieldConcord, United States	35 mi / 57 km	1 hr 4 min	Regional
OAK	Metropolitan Oakland International AirportOakland, United States	42 mi / 68 km	1 hr 16 min	International
SFO	San Francisco International AirportSan Francisco, United States	45 mi / 72 km	1 hr 20 min	International
HWD	Hayward Executive AirportHayward, United States	48 mi / 78 km	1 hr 27 min	Regional
HAF	Half Moon Bay AirportHalf Moon Bay, United States	50 mi / 81 km	1 hr 30 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Gnoss Field (NOT) is the most convenient at about 7 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) (42 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 Petaluma. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with NOT.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near NOT saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Other cities these airports serve

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 Petaluma is Gnoss Field (NOT), about 7 mi (12 km) away — roughly 25 min by road.