San Carlos Airport
KSQL, San Carlos, CA
8 miles from PAO
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (2,621 ft)
About 2 miles to downtown San Carlos
San Carlos airport guide
Private Jet Charter at Palo Alto (PAO)
Palo Alto Airport sits on the bay a few minutes from downtown Palo Alto.
- Codes
- PAO / KPAO
- Elevation
- 4 ft
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (2,441 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying into Palo Alto
- Palo Alto Airport sits on the bay a few minutes from downtown Palo Alto.
- The 2,400-foot runway suits piston aircraft and small turboprops; jets use San Jose or San Francisco.
- Convenient for Stanford and Sand Hill Road by small aircraft.
Planning a trip to Palo Alto? See the Palo Alto private jet guide for seasons, local rules and other airports.
Private Terminal (FBO)
We choose the FBO (private terminal) with your operator and send you its name and address with your trip details.
Getting into Town
About 2 miles to downtown Palo Alto.
Flight Times to Palo Alto
Estimated one-way times and prices to PAO for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop, before taxes and fees.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,552 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 40 min$52,500–$80,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 303 mi | 1 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,563 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 40 min$52,000–$79,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,458 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$20,000–$25,000 | 3 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,840 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$25,000–$31,000 | 4 hr 15 min$38,500–$59,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,631 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr$22,000–$27,500 | 3 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 397 mi | 1 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Boston (BED) | 2,673 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 55 min$54,500–$83,500 |
Airports Near Palo Alto
Alternatives when PAO is busy, closed or too small for your aircraft.
Mineta San Jose International Airport
KSJC, San Jose, CA
13 miles from PAO
- Longest runway
- 12L/30R (11,000 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 3 miles to downtown San Jose; about 45 miles to San Francisco
San Jose airport guideHayward Executive Airport
KHWD, Hayward, CA
14 miles from PAO
- Longest runway
- 10R/28L (5,694 ft)
About 2 miles to downtown Hayward
Hayward Executive airport guideOakland San Francisco Bay Airport
KOAK, Oakland, CA
18 miles from PAO
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (10,520 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 10 miles to downtown Oakland and 15 miles to San Francisco
Oakland airport guideSan Francisco International Airport
KSFO, San Francisco, CA
18 miles from PAO
- Longest runway
- 10L/28R (11,870 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 13 miles to downtown San Francisco
SFO airport guideHalf Moon Bay Airport
KHAF, Half Moon Bay, CA
22 miles from PAO
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (5,000 ft)
About 5 miles to Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay airport guidePalo Alto Private Jet Questions
How far is Palo Alto from town?
About 2 miles to downtown Palo Alto.