If you're traveling between San Francisco and Oakland, CA, you'll want to consider flying into either the Oakland International Airport (OAK) or the San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Both airports offer great amenities and transportation options to get you where you need to be. In addition, both airports are well-connected to the rest of the Bay Area with multiple rental car companies and shuttle services available.

When it comes to choosing your airport destination, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, is your destination within driving distance of either airport? If not, is one of the airports closer to where you'll be staying? The second question to ask is which airport has better connection options? For example, does one airport have more direct flights into major cities around the world?

No matter what your flight needs may be, we here at Travel Skilled hope that this article was able to help guide you in making an informed decision about your upcoming travel.

San Francisco International Airport is one of the busiest airports in North America and the world. The airport has three terminals and offers direct flights to over 100 destinations in North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia. In addition, the airport serves as a major hub for Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The airport is also home to Virgin America, which started operations. The airport has a total of five runways and is located just 15 minutes from downtown San Francisco.

Mineta San Jose International Airport (IATA: SFO, ICAO: KMDT) is a major airport located in San Jose, California. It is named after former US Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta. The airport serves as the primary commercial airport for the San Francisco Bay Area and is the largest airport in Northern California. It also serves as a focus city for Virgin America and JetBlue Airways.

The airport covers an area of 2,500 acres (1,000 ha) which contains six runways and a passenger terminal building that has been expanded several times since its opening in 1955. The current terminal was designed by Cesar Pelli and opened in 1998. In 2007, it was named an All-Airport Facility by the American Institute of Architects.

In 2009, Mineta San José International Airport was ranked first on TripAdvisor's list of best airports in North America based on traveler reviews. The airport's main competitor for this title is Los Angeles International Airport.

Terminals at Mineta San José International Airport include:

The international terminal has two concourses: A and B. Concourse A houses Virgin America, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines while Concourse B houses American Airlines, United Airlines and Spirit Airlines.

A third concourse opened in October 2013 to accommodate the increased demand for air travel during the 2012–2013 holiday season; it is exclusively used by