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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.

Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, 23 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$163 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$163
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, 23 Dec from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Tue, 6 Jan, priced at NZ$163 found 1 day ago
Delta
Wed, 22 Oct - Wed, 12 Nov
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$164 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$164
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, 22 Oct from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Wed, 12 Nov, priced at NZ$164 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Wed, 19 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$180 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$180
Return
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, 19 Nov from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Thu, 20 Nov, priced at NZ$180 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, 29 Oct - Tue, 11 Nov
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$196 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$196
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, 29 Oct from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Tue, 11 Nov, priced at NZ$196 found 1 day ago
United
Fri, 5 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
ONT
Ontario
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$230 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$230
Return
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, 5 Dec from Ontario to San Francisco, returning Sun, 14 Dec, priced at NZ$230 found 1 day ago

San Mateo Flights

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of San Mateo's airport?
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is the most frequently used airport in San Mateo.
How far is San Francisco Airport from central San Mateo?
If you're staying in central San Mateo, you'll be there within moments after landing at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). The terminal is only 8 kilometres from downtown.
What airport is best to fly into San Mateo?
San Mateo is a hub of travel. Each year, countless planes fly in and out of SFO (8 kilometres from downtown) and SJC (40 kilometres from downtown). OAK (19 kilometres from downtown) also sees plenty of air traffic.
How many airlines fly to San Mateo?
There are 61 airlines that fly to San Mateo from 136 worldwide airports.
Which airlines fly to San Mateo?
Most often, travellers choose to fly with United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta when going to San Mateo. The largest number of these flights depart from Los Angeles, with United Airlines flying this route the most frequently.
How many nonstop flights are there to San Mateo?
Organising an amazing San Mateo escape is a walk in the park when there are 4 722 nonstop flights every week to select from.
Where are the most popular flights to San Mateo departing from?
The most popular flights to San Mateo take off from Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Seattle airports.
How long is the flight to San Mateo Airport?
If it's Los Angeles you're leaving behind, you'll be midair for around 1 hour and 26 minutes before you touchdown in San Mateo. Tarmac to tarmac from Las Vegas takes around 1 hour and 39 minutes and from Seattle, 2 hours and 13 minutes.
How to book the cheapest flight to San Mateo?
If you want to have some extra spending money on your San Mateo holiday, then listen up! As every seasoned jet-setter knows, don't leave booking until the last minute. Airfares are generally more expensive just prior to the departure date. Don't stop there, though. Do some research and see if there is more than one airport at your destination. Prices often differ depending on the airport you fly into. Make sure you compare prices across airlines as well. Finally, be ready to book quickly if you find a real bargain. It might not stick around for long! With a bit of know-how and some luck, the perfect airfare can be yours.
Do you have any tips for my flight to San Mateo?
Depending on where you're coming from, your journey to San Mateo could be a breeze or it could drag on forever. Here are some handy hints that will help you start your next unforgettable escape on a positive note. What to pack in your hand luggage:

  • The trick to having an awesome flight experience is to pack ahead. First up, the essentials: passport, travel documents, bank cards and important medications. Next, take on board items that'll help keep you busy, like your laptop or a good read. It's also smart to pack your chargers, a quality neck pillow and a pair of headphones. Finally, be sure to chuck in toiletry items like a toothbrush, deodorant and a fresh change of clothes.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

  • Squeeze all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and hairspray in your checked baggage. Any liquids in your carry-on suitcase larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) won't be allowed on. Sharp or pointed objects, like your precious pocket knife, and dangerous goods which are explosive or flammable, such as spray paint, flares and fireworks, are also prohibited.

What to wear on a flight:

  • Your aim is to feel as comfortable as possible. Pick a pair of flat, closed-toe shoes, dress in loose, breathable clothing and don't forget to take a jacket in case it gets chilly in the cabin.
  • Most travellers have heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clotting condition caused by prolonged periods of sitting. To reduce your risk on board, drink plenty of water, consider wearing compression socks and do gentle foot and leg exercises in your seat.

How to get through airport security fast when flying to San Mateo?
As savvy travellers know, the secret is to be well organised before you arrive at airport security. That way, you'll be hopping onto that plane to San Mateo in a flash. Follow these tips and get your holiday off to a terrific start:

  • Have your travel documents and passport close by. They're the first things you'll be asked for by airport security.
  • Your jacket, belt, keys and other contents of your pockets, like your headphones, will need to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process easier by removing them as it gets closer to your turn.
  • Your electronic devices like laptops and phones will also have to go through the machine to be scanned. No need to worry though, you'll be back online soon enough.
  • Any liquids or gels, such as perfume or toothpaste, that you want to take on board need to be in containers no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres). Also, they all must fit inside a quart-size (one litre), zip-lock bag.
  • There's a possibility that you'll be asked to remove your shoes to be X-rayed, so wearing lightweight sneakers is always a wise idea.
  • Airlines will not allow any sharp items or pocket knives in the cabin. If you need to bring these kinds of items, pack them in your checked baggage.

Flights to San Mateo information
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SFO
Destination city name
San Francisco
Return price
NZ$162

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
Sun, 31 May - Sun, 14 June
AKL
Auckland
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$1,196 Return, found 8 hours ago
NZ$1,196
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sun, 31 May from Auckland to San Francisco, returning Sun, 14 June, priced at NZ$1,196 found 8 hours ago
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