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 guide
Private Jet Charter to Malibu
Santa Monica, Van Nuys and Camarillo all serve Malibu; which is best depends on where along the 21 miles of coast you are going.
- Main airport
- SMO / KSMO
- Elevation
- 170 ft
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (3,500 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Malibu
Santa Monica, about 20 minutes from eastern Malibu, suits small jets. Van Nuys, about 40 minutes over the canyons, handles any size. Camarillo is closest to western Malibu.
Summer and holiday weekends bring the heaviest traffic on Pacific Coast Highway.
Malibu Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Van Nuys Airport
KVNY, Los Angeles, CA
- Longest runway
- 16R/34L (8,001 ft)
- FBOs
- 3
20 miles to Beverly Hills
Van Nuys airport guideCamarillo Airport
KCMA, Camarillo, CA
- Longest runway
- 08/26 (6,013 ft)
About 3 miles to Camarillo and 25 miles to Malibu
Camarillo airport guideBefore You Book Malibu
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Santa Monica for eastern Malibu in a small jet; Van Nuys for larger jets; Camarillo for western Malibu.
PCH
Pacific Coast Highway traffic and closures can add a lot of time.
When Demand Peaks in Malibu
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Beach season; PCH traffic is heavy.
- Winter
- Storms can close canyon roads.
Flight Times and Prices to Malibu
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to SMO 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) | 2,453 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 30 min$50,500–$77,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,338 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 15 min$48,000–$73,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,246 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) | 1,747 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr$37,000–$56,500 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,390 mi | 3 hr 40 min$15,900–$23,000 | 3 hr 30 min$19,100–$24,000 | 3 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 333 mi | 1 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 235 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Boston (BED) | 2,590 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 45 min$53,000–$81,000 |
Best Aircraft for Malibu
Light jets cover Las Vegas, Scottsdale and Cabo; super-midsize and heavy jets fly to the East Coast nonstop.
Malibu Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Malibu?
Santa Monica (SMO) for eastern Malibu and Camarillo (CMA) for western Malibu; Van Nuys (VNY) for larger jets.
How long is a private flight from Malibu to New York?
About 4 hr 50 min from Van Nuys to Teterboro in a heavy jet.
