--- title: Flying Out of SFO: Boarding in Dixon | Happy Paws url: https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/san-francisco-airport-sfo/ business: Happy Paws Kennels address: 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 phone: 707-678-6600 hours: drop-off and pick-up every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM type: Dog and cat boarding kennel on about 10 country acres; caring for pets in Dixon since 1971 rates: 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026 (dogs from $52 a night, cats $35 a night) --- - [Home](https://happypawskennels.com/) - [Occasions](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/) - Flying out of SFO # Flying out of SFO Happy Paws Kennels is about 77 miles and 105 minutes from San Francisco International Airport without traffic, via I-80 and US 101. Bay Area traffic can make the trip much longer at peak hours, so build in extra time. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) ## Drive from the kennel to the airport | Airport | Miles | About (no traffic) | | --- | --- | --- | | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | 77.2 | 105 min | Source: OSRM free-flow routing on OpenStreetMap from 6677 Midway Road, retrieved October 19, 2026. Bay Area traffic adds a lot; plan extra time. Most SFO travelers live closer to the airport, but Solano and Yolo County families who drive to SFO pass through Dixon on I-80. The drive figure here is a free-flow estimate to the airport reference point; terminal access adds a few minutes, and bridge tolls are not included. ## The timeline If you leave the kennel at 8:00 AM after a 7:30 drop-off, you could be at the airport around 9:45 in free-flow conditions. Leave more time for traffic. For afternoon or evening flights, a drop-off between 2:00 and 5:00 PM on the way out and a pick-up next morning works well. Drop-off and pick-up run every day from 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:30 AM; an afternoon pick-up is charged half of a night. ## Other Bay Area airports For the closest airport to Dixon, see [flying out of Sacramento](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/sacramento-airport-smf/). | Airport | Drive to kennel, free-flow | | --- | --- | | SFO | 77.2 miles, about 105 minutes | | Oakland (OAK) | 69.0 miles, about 91 minutes | | San Jose (SJC) | 94.9 miles, about 120 minutes | | Sacramento (SMF) | 30.1 miles, about 40 minutes | ## Costs for a ten-day trip Ten nights for one dog in Business Class is 10 x $59, $590 on the 2026 rates; First Class is 10 x $72, $720; Economy is 10 x $52, $520. A cat in a condo is 10 x $35, $350. Stays of 14 or more nights and military stays get about 10% off the one-dog price. ## Getting ready Send vaccine records to your online account, sign the boarding agreement once and bring food in its original bag. Request dates by phone or online; the kennel confirms. Directions: from Vacaville and the Bay Area, take I-80 east to Midway Road. See [flying out of Oakland](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/oakland-airport-oak/) and the [drive-time table](https://happypawskennels.com/data/drive-times-to-happy-paws/). ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), SFO reference point from OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/airports/KSFO/) - [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.pdf) ### Before your first stay - [Vaccination records](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) current through pick-up day - A signed [boarding agreement](https://happypawskennels.com/boarding-contract/) - Pets 16 weeks or older - [Bring nothing but your pet](https://happypawskennels.com/what-to-bring/) ### Visit or call 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) | Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM | | --- | --- | | Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM | [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin) ### Related - [Flying out of Sacramento (SMF)? Board on the way](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/sacramento-airport-smf/) - [Flying out of Oakland](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/oakland-airport-oak/) - [Drive times to Happy Paws from 30 towns and 3 airports](https://happypawskennels.com/data/drive-times-to-happy-paws/) - [Vallejo](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vallejo/) - [Hours and holiday closures](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/) - [Stay cost estimator](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/stay-cost-estimator/) ## Price your stay Drop-off Pick-up Pick-up time By 11:30 AM Afternoon Dogs Cats Kennel class for your dogs Options My dogs share one kennel My cats share one condo Active military family Your estimate Pick your dates to see an estimate from the 2026 rate sheet. [Request these dates](#book-form)[Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call](tel:+17076786600) Estimate from our 2026 rates (effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026). Your final total is confirmed at check-in. Military and 14+ night rates are the same reduced 1-dog rate; the estimator uses one, never both. [See the full rate sheet](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/). ## What pet owners say 4.9 from 133 Google reviews [Read them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=12930655858419906774) I love this place and so do the dogs. They offers tours, have A/C and/or heat. They always look and smell super clean. They even filter the indoor air. They email pics of them playing. I have 2 large breeds that share a 1st class kennel. They even offer treats and baths. So nice to have a place I trust. Everyone is... Deanna M., Google review, July 2026 This place is fantastic! I have one super easy going dog and one that is very much the opposite, she takes a long time to be comfortable with strangers and can be aggressive. I chose Happy Paws originally because the dogs can go in and out without having to be put on a leash. I am so happy I made that decision. Now my... Kaylin B., Google review, May 2026 ## Boarding for other reasons you travel - [Evacuating? 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Call [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the [boarding FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/). ### How far is SFO from the kennel? About 77 miles, 105 minutes in free-flow driving. ### Is it better to board near the airport? That depends on where you live. Happy Paws suits travelers who live in Solano, Yolo or Sacramento counties. ### Can I pick up on the way back from SFO? Yes, during 7:30 to 11:30 AM or 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Add traffic to your estimate. ### Do tolls apply? Check current bridge tolls before you drive; they are not included in these figures.