Golf trips from San Francisco Bay Area
Golf trips from San Francisco Bay Area sorted by how easy they are to get to. Flying nonstop or driving is what makes a long weekend work.
San Francisco Bay Area ranks 22nd of 40 U.S. metros in our Golf Trip Nonstop Map (21 of 43 destinations nonstop to the closest airport). Embed this city's card. How often these flights arrive on time: San Francisco Bay Area on-time odds from our On-Time Report.
Drive-to golf trips from San Francisco Bay Area
| Destination | Est. drive | Budget | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pebble Beach & Monterey Monterey Peninsula, California | ~2.4 hrs | $$$$ Luxury | 4–12 |
Road drive times from the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, measured from the main airport, with no traffic or stops. Add time for border crossings. See the Golf Trip Drive Map.
Nonstop golf trips from San Francisco Bay Area
| Destination | Fly | Flight time | When | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Algarve $$$ Premium | SFO → LIS then about 2.5 hrs drive | Year-round | TAP Air Portugal | |
| Pebble Beach & Monterey $$$$ Luxury | SFO → MRY then about 20 min drive | 0h 54m | Year-round | American |
| Bend $$$ Premium | SFO → RDM then about 25 min drive | 1h 36m | Year-round | United, Alaska |
| Palm Springs $$ Moderate | SFO → PSP then 15–40 min drive | 1h 37m | Year-round | United, Alaska, Frontier, American |
| Las Vegas $$$ Premium | SFO → LAS then 15–45 min drive | 1h 38m | Year-round | United, Southwest, Alaska, Frontier |
| St. George $$ Moderate | SFO → LAS then about 2 hrs drive | 1h 38m | Year-round | United, Southwest, Alaska, Frontier |
| Muskoka $$ Moderate | SFO → YYZ then about 2 hrs drive | 1h 39m | Year-round | Air Canada, United, Porter |
| Bandon Dunes $$$$ Luxury | SFO → OTH then about 35 min drive | 1h 42m | Year-round | Regional carrier |
| Park City & Salt Lake City $$ Moderate | SFO → SLC then about 45 min to Park City, about 1 hr to Midway drive | 1h 50m | Year-round | Delta, United, Frontier, Alaska |
| Scottsdale $$$ Premium | SFO → PHX then about 30 min drive | 2h 00m | Year-round | United, American, Southwest, Frontier |
| Gamble Sands $$$ Premium | SFO → GEG then about 2.5 hrs drive | 2h 11m | Year-round | Alaska, United |
| The Broadmoor $$$$ Luxury | SFO → DEN then about 1 hr 30 min drive | 2h 33m | Year-round | United, Southwest, Frontier, JetBlue |
| Nebraska Sand Hills $$ Moderate | SFO → DEN then about 3 hrs 15 min to Bayside, about 6 hrs to The Prairie Club drive | 2h 33m | Year-round | United, Southwest, Frontier, JetBlue |
| Los Cabos $$$ Premium | SFO → SJD then 15–45 min drive | 3h 11m | Year-round | United, Alaska |
| Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco $$$ Premium | SFO → DFW then about 35 to 45 min to Frisco, about 15 min to Grapevine drive | 3h 30m | Year-round | American, United, Frontier |
| Texas Hill Country $$$ Premium | SFO → AUS then about 30 min to Barton Creek, about 1 hr to Horseshoe Bay drive | 3h 32m | Year-round | United, Delta, Southwest, Alaska |
| Houston $$ Moderate | SFO → IAH then about 25 min to The Woodlands, about 35 to 45 min to Memorial Park drive | 3h 50m | Year-round | United |
| Reynolds Lake Oconee $$$$ Luxury | SFO → ATL then about 1.5 hrs drive | 4h 33m | Year-round | Delta, United, Frontier, Alaska |
| Nemacolin $$$$ Luxury | SFO → PIT then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 4h 48m | Year-round | United, American, Delta, Alaska |
| Pinehurst $$$ Premium | SFO → RDU then about 1 hr 15 min (74 miles) drive | 5h 02m | Year-round | United, Alaska, JetBlue, Delta |
| Streamsong $$$ Premium | SFO → TPA then about 1.5 hrs drive | 5h 06m | Year-round | United, JetBlue, Alaska |
| Orlando $$ Moderate | SFO → MCO then 20 to 40 min drive | 5h 13m | Year-round | United, Alaska, Frontier |
| Maui $$$$ Luxury | SFO → OGG then 30–60 min drive | 5h 22m | Year-round | United, Alaska, Hawaiian, Delta |
| Bethpage State Park $ Value | SFO → JFK then about 45 min drive | 5h 29m | Year-round | Delta, JetBlue, American, Alaska |
| Cape Cod $$ Moderate | SFO → BOS then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 5h 36m | Year-round | United, JetBlue, Delta, Alaska |
| Vail Valley & Summit County $$$ Premium | SFO → EGE then about 35 min to Vail drive | 2h 32m | Seasonal: Dec–Mar | Regional carrier |
| French Lick $$ Moderate | SFO → SDF then about 1.5 hrs drive | 4h 26m | Seasonal: May–Dec | Breeze, United |
| Williamsburg $$ Moderate | SFO → RIC then about 45 min drive | 5h 17m | Seasonal: May–Dec | Breeze, JetBlue, United |
Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics, T-100 Segment (all carriers), 2025-08 to 2026-07. Nonstop = at least 6 flights a month each way in at least 2 months. Flight time is average gate-to-gate. Schedules change, so confirm on Google Flights.
FAQ
What golf destinations can you fly nonstop to from San Francisco Bay Area?
From SFO / OAK / SJC, there were nonstop flights to the airports serving The Algarve, Pebble Beach & Monterey, Bend, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, St. George, Muskoka, Bandon Dunes, Park City & Salt Lake City, Scottsdale, Gamble Sands, The Broadmoor, Nebraska Sand Hills, Los Cabos, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, Texas Hill Country, Houston, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Nemacolin, Pinehurst, Streamsong, Orlando, Maui, Bethpage State Park, Cape Cod, Vail Valley & Summit County, French Lick, Williamsburg during 2025-08 to 2026-07 (U.S. DOT data). Seasonal routes are noted on this page.
What is the best golf weekend trip from San Francisco Bay Area?
For a long weekend, keep travel under about 3 hours each way. Drivable: Pebble Beach & Monterey (~2.4 hrs). Short nonstop flights: Pebble Beach & Monterey, Bend, Palm Springs, Las Vegas.
How current is this flight data?
It comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's T-100 data for 2025-08 to 2026-07. Airlines add and cut routes often, especially seasonal ones, so check current schedules on Google Flights before you book.