Van Nuys Airport
KVNY, Los Angeles, CA
- Longest runway
- 16R/34L (8,001 ft)
- FBOs
- 3
20 miles to Beverly Hills
Van Nuys airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Beverly Hills
Van Nuys is the usual private-jet airport for Beverly Hills, about 20 minutes over the hill in light traffic.
- Main airport
- VNY / KVNY
- Elevation
- 802 ft
- Longest runway
- 16R/34L (8,001 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Beverly Hills
Van Nuys has the most private terminals in Los Angeles. Santa Monica is closer for smaller jets, and LAX is about 30 minutes away.
Beverly Hills is one of the most popular private-jet destinations in the country.
Beverly Hills Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Santa Monica Municipal Airport
KSMO, Santa Monica, CA
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (3,500 ft)
About 2 miles to downtown Santa Monica and 6 miles to Beverly Hills
Santa Monica airport guideLos Angeles International Airport
KLAX, Los Angeles, CA
- Longest runway
- 7L/25R (12,894 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 15 miles to downtown Los Angeles and 10 miles to Santa Monica
LAX airport guideBefore You Book Beverly Hills
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Van Nuys for most trips; Santa Monica for smaller jets; LAX for airline connections.
Traffic
The drive over the Sepulveda Pass can take 20 to 60 minutes; plan around rush hour.
When Demand Peaks in Beverly Hills
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- January to March
- Awards season, including the Golden Globes at the Beverly Hilton.
- Summer
- Busy weekends for Las Vegas, Cabo and Aspen.
Flight Times and Prices to Beverly Hills
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to VNY for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,450 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 30 min$50,500–$77,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,342 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 15 min$48,000–$73,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,247 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,400–$21,000 | 3 hr 10 min$17,400–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,742 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,394 mi | 3 hr 40 min$15,900–$23,000 | 3 hr 30 min$19,200–$24,000 | 3 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 321 mi | 1 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 229 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Boston (BED) | 2,586 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 45 min$53,000–$81,000 |
Best Aircraft for Beverly Hills
Light jets cover Las Vegas, Scottsdale and Cabo; super-midsize and heavy jets fly to New York nonstop.
Beverly Hills Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Beverly Hills for private jets?
Santa Monica (SMO) for smaller jets; Van Nuys (VNY) for most private flights, about 20 minutes away in light traffic.
How long is a private flight from Beverly Hills to Aspen?
About 1 hr 50 min from Van Nuys in a light jet.
