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Cheap Tickets to San Mateo

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fiji Airways
Tue., 29 Apr. - Tue., 27 May
BNE
Brisbane
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
AU$1,194 Return, just found
AU$1,194
Return
just found
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Tue., 29 Apr. from Brisbane to San Francisco Intl., returning Tue., 27 May, priced at AU$1,194 just found
Fiji Airways
Tue., 25 Feb. - Tue., 4 Mar.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
AU$1,196 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,196
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Tue., 25 Feb. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Tue., 4 Mar., priced at AU$1,196 found 1 day ago
Fiji Airways
Sat., 19 Apr. - Sat., 10 May
MEL
Tullamarine
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
AU$1,294 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,294
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat., 19 Apr. from Tullamarine to San Francisco Intl., returning Sat., 10 May, priced at AU$1,294 found 1 day ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Thu., 13 Feb. - Mon., 3 Mar.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
AU$1,541 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$1,541
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Thu., 13 Feb. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon., 3 Mar., priced at AU$1,541 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu., 6 Feb. - Mon., 10 Feb.
MEL
Tullamarine
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
AU$1,572 Return, found 18 hours ago
AU$1,572
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu., 6 Feb. from Tullamarine to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon., 10 Feb., priced at AU$1,572 found 18 hours ago

San Mateo Flights

Have the time of your life in San Mateo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of San Mateo's airport?
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is the one and only airport in San Mateo.
How far is SFO from central San Mateo?
If you’re staying in central San Mateo, it’s wise to work out how you’ll get into the city before you touchdown. The downtown area is about 10 kilometres from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What airport is best to fly into San Mateo?
San Mateo is popular with travellers, and it has the airports to prove it. If you’re planning a visit to this busy city, you’ll most likely be hopping off the plane at San Francisco Airport (10 kilometres from downtown). If not, it’ll probably be San Jose Intl. Airport (40 kilometres from downtown) or OAK (19 kilometres from downtown).
How many airlines fly to San Mateo?
There are a total of 46 air carriers connecting San Mateo to 124 airports globally.
Which airlines fly to San Mateo?
Typically, travellers opt to fly with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines when heading to San Mateo. The biggest proportion of these flights originate in Los Angeles, with Alaska Airlines flying this route the most frequently.
How many nonstop flights are there to San Mateo?
Flying to someplace new is much simpler when there aren’t any annoying stopovers. If you’re travelling to San Mateo, the good news is that there are approximately 5 180 nonstop flights operating each week.
Where are the most popular flights to San Mateo departing from?
Travellers often depart from Seattle, Los Angeles and Portland airports when heading to San Mateo.
How long is the flight to San Mateo Airport?
Which airport you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you’ll get to enjoy. From Los Angeles to San Mateo, the average flight time is 1 hour and 19 minutes. From San Diego it’s roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes, and from Seattle it’s 2 hours and 7 minutes.
How to book the cheapest flight to San Mateo?
Don’t leave booking your flight to San Mateo until the last moment. That’s one trick frequent travellers use to get the best prices. Booking ahead means more choices and more affordable flights. Another easy way to get the most competitive fare is to shop around. If your destination has multiple airports, be sure to look into the cost of flying into a smaller terminal. And finally, don’t forget that the early bird catches the worm. Know what a typical airfare costs and have your credit card ready to snap up a ticket as soon as you spot a bargain. The best deals never last long.
How to survive the flight to San Mateo?
Wherever you’re coming from, flying can be an enjoyable experience if you’re well organised. Check out these handy hints that will help get your San Mateo escape started on the right note.What to pack in your hand luggage:

  • A plane ride can be a pleasure if you’ve got all the right gear. Firstly, you’ll need basic toiletry items, such as deodorant, toothpaste and a toothbrush, a spare change of clothes and a few magazines. Secondly, leave space in your carry-on bag for your mobile phone, a charger, your medications and perhaps a proper neck pillow as well. Lastly, and most importantly, remember to take your passport, travel docs and some money.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

  • Put all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and conditioner in your checked baggage. Any liquids in your carry-on suitcase larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) won’t be allowed on. Sharp objects, like your precious pocket knife, and dangerous goods which are explosive or flammable, such as aerosols and gasoline, are also not allowed.

What to wear on a flight:

  • Comfort should be your prime concern when selecting what to wear on board. Consider your choice of footwear carefully too, as swelling of the feet and ankles can be a side effect of flying. Slightly roomy, flat shoes are your best bet.
  • Unfortunately, a risk of flying long-haul is developing DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clot condition caused by extended periods of inactivity. To avoid this, make the most of every opportunity to walk around the cabin and stretch your legs. Compression socks and tights are also a great idea to help minimize this risk.

How to get through airport security fast when flying to San Mateo?
Being prepared before you get to the airport will help make your getaway to San Mateo quick and painless. Check out our useful tips and tricks for a speedy journey through security:

  • Security personnel first need to establish that you have a valid passport and matching boarding pass before you can proceed any further. Have them in your hand, ready for inspection.
  • Time to strip down. Well sort of. Your coat, belt, keys and other contents of your pockets, like your headphones, will be required to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them as it gets closer to your turn.
  • For just a few minutes, you’ll have to unplug from technology. Your phone, tablet and any other electronic devices will also need to be sent through the scanner.
  • Remember to remove liquids and gels from your hand luggage. They usually need to be sent through the X-ray separately. Each product should be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit in a single quart-size (one litre), clear zip-lock bag.
  • There’s a chance you’ll need to take your shoes off for scanning, so wearing lightweight sneakers is always a clever idea.
  • Take all prohibited items out of your carry-on bag. If you have any sharp or pointed objects, put them in your checked suitcase. They won’t be allowed in the cabin.

Flights to San Mateo information
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SFO
Destination city name
San Francisco
Return price
AU$1,194

Trending flights to San Mateo

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fiji Airways
Tue., 29 Apr. - Tue., 27 May
BNE
Brisbane
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
AU$1,194 Return, just found
AU$1,194
Return
just found
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Tue., 29 Apr. from Brisbane to San Francisco Intl., returning Tue., 27 May, priced at AU$1,194 just found
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