Guide to Sonoma County Airport (STS)

Start your Sonoma Wine Country adventure by flying into Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa. Enjoy a hassle-free airport with shorter lines, easy parking and transportation, and welcoming hospitality just north of San Francisco. Flying into STS can mean a more relaxing and enjoyable experience, without the long drive and traffic to and from other congested airports.  

Flying to Sonoma County Airport

Sonoma County Airport offers the following direct flights and airline services:

Alaska Airlines

• Burbank (BUR)
• Los Angeles (LAX)
• Orange County (SNA)
• Portland (PDX)
• San Diego (SAN)
• Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

• Dallas – Fort Worth (DFW) – seasonal
• Phoenix-Sky Harbor (PHX) 

Avelo Airlines

• Bend/Redmond (RDM)
• Burbank (BUR)
• Las Vegas (LAS)
• Palm Springs (PSP)

Another perk: When you buy wine during your visit to Sonoma Wine Country, Alaska Airlines will ship it home for you for free with your Alaska Mileage Plan! Learn more about how your wine flies home free on Alaska Airlines here.

Airport Dining and Restaurants

Tap & Pour is a restaurant at the airport serving delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as coffee and wine. Cheers.

Costeaux On The Go is located just south of the main terminal, featuring acclaimed baked goods, savory items, coffee, and more. Need a coffee or a nibble after hours? Costeaux On The Go stocks the airport vending machines with tasty snacks for convenience.

Apple Spice is in Concourse B, next to Gate 8, where you can get a healthy snack or meal, like fresh sandwiches, salads, wraps, and drinks.

Airport Transportation

• These car rental companies are onsite in the STS terminal: Ace, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and National.
• These Taxi and shuttle companies operate at STS to serve you.
• For public transportation, Sonoma County Transit runs buses to various destinations countywide.
• Groome Transportation has free wi-fi on every bus, stops at the largest communities in Sonoma County, and frequents STS and two other airline hubs.
• The Sonoma-Marin Area Regional Transit (SMART) train station is a little over a mile from the airport so folks get there by bus, taxi, or ride-share. SMART’s energy-efficient, clean diesel trains can carry passengers all the way to Marin County, where there’s a popular ferry to San Francisco.

Airport Accommodations

The closest hotels to Sonoma County Airport include:

• Hilton Garden Inn
• Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor
• Vintners Resort

For more lodging options, search Sonoma County Hotels.

Things to Do Around Sonoma County Airport

Not far from the airport, you’ll find the Pacific Coast Air Museum, where you can learn about Sonoma County’s aviation heritage while exploring more than 35 historic aircraft.

For family fun, check out the Charles M. Schulz Museum, Snoopy’s Home Ice, and the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County, all located within a few miles.

With its local charm, wineries, breweries, foodie hotspots, and more, you’ll find so much to do here. Check out the must-see sights and things to do in Sonoma County.

About Charles M. Schulz

The Peanuts gang, created by STS namesake Charles M. Schulz, is featured throughout the airport and surrounding community. Schulz, the world-renowned cartoonist, lived and worked in Santa Rosa from 1969 until his death in 2000.

The city celebrates this insightful man and his beloved comic strip of precocious kids facing everyday challenges and a beagle with a wild imagination. Read more about this Sonoma Coumty icon here.

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