Mineta San Jose International Airport
KSJC, San Jose, CA
- 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 guide
Private Jet Charter to Mountain View
San Jose International is about 15 minutes from Mountain View and is the usual airport for private flights.
- Main airport
- SJC / KSJC
- Elevation
- 62 ft
- Longest runway
- 12L/30R (11,000 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Mountain View
San Jose has private terminals and long runways. San Francisco International is about 30 minutes north. Moffett Field, in Mountain View, is a federal airfield and is not open to charter flights.
Tech campuses keep business travel steady all week.
Mountain View Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
San Francisco International Airport
KSFO, San Francisco, CA
- Longest runway
- 10L/28R (11,870 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 13 miles to downtown San Francisco
SFO airport guideBefore You Book Mountain View
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Moffett Field
Moffett is not available for charter; plan on San Jose.
Traffic
Highway 101 traffic can double drive times at rush hour.
When Demand Peaks in Mountain View
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Year-round
- Steady tech-industry travel.
- Winter
- Weekend ski trips to Tahoe and the Rockies.
Flight Times and Prices to Mountain View
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to SJC 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) | 2,546 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 40 min$52,000–$80,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 291 mi | 1 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,551 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 40 min$52,000–$79,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,448 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$19,800–$25,000 | 3 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,833 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$24,500–$31,000 | 4 hr 10 min$38,500–$59,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,619 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr$22,000–$27,500 | 3 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 386 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) | 2,666 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 55 min$54,500–$83,500 |
Best Aircraft for Mountain View
Light jets cover California and the Mountain West; super-midsize jets fly to the East Coast nonstop.
Mountain View Private Jet Questions
Can I fly private into Moffett Field?
No. Moffett is a federal airfield and is not open to charter flights; San Jose (SJC) is the closest option.
How long is a private flight from Mountain View to Las Vegas?
About 1 hr 5 min from San Jose in a light jet.
