2) Oakland, California (OAK)
Oakland International Airport is located approximately 10 miles south of downtown Oakland, California. It’s listed among the best US airports for the least wait time from departure gate to take off, per a recent Forbes study. The weather is Oakland tends to be less affected by fog than San Francisco. This is one of the reasons it’s generally a better option. Add to that a friendly staff and ease of transportation via frequent shuttle buses from terminals to rental cars. If you’re traveling into San Francisco proper, there’s convenient access by train via the BART system. Amtrak also connects to the BART train system. Oakland boasts a wide assortment of shopping and dining options, as well as lactation suites for nursing mothers. The newly opened “Escape Lounge” is open to all passengers, no matter what class you’re flying, serving up first-class cuisine by Oakland’s renowned Chef, Chris Pastena.
