Sacramento Executive Airport
KSAC, Sacramento, CA
- Longest runway
- 02/20 (5,503 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Sacramento
Sacramento Executive airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Sacramento
Sacramento Executive is the closest airport to downtown and the State Capitol, and Sacramento International handles larger jets.
- Main airport
- SAC / KSAC
- Elevation
- 24 ft
- Longest runway
- 02/20 (5,503 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Sacramento
Sacramento Executive is about 10 minutes from downtown. Sacramento International, northwest of the city, and Mather, to the east, both have long runways for larger jets.
Sacramento is also a gateway to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra foothills.
Sacramento Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Sacramento International Airport
KSMF, Sacramento, CA
- Longest runway
- 17L/35R (8,605 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 12 miles to downtown Sacramento
Sacramento International airport guideSacramento Mather Airport
KMHR, Sacramento, CA
- Longest runway
- 04R/22L (11,301 ft)
About 15 miles to downtown Sacramento
Mather airport guideBefore You Book Sacramento
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Sacramento Executive for downtown in a light or midsize jet; Sacramento International or Mather for larger aircraft.
Lake Tahoe
Truckee and Reno are closer to the lake; ask us about the best option for your trip.
When Demand Peaks in Sacramento
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- When the Legislature is in session
- Steady weekday business demand.
- Summer
- Heat above 100°F is common; morning departures fly farther.
Flight Times and Prices to Sacramento
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to SAC 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) | 2,496 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 35 min$51,000–$78,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 341 mi | 1 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,537 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 35 min$51,500–$79,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,433 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$19,600–$24,500 | 3 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,785 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 20 min$24,000–$30,000 | 4 hr 5 min$37,500–$57,500 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,613 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 55 min$22,000–$27,000 | 3 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 78 mi | 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 387 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 |
Best Aircraft for Sacramento
Light jets cover California and the Mountain West; super-midsize jets fly to the East Coast nonstop.
Sacramento Private Jet Questions
Which Sacramento airport is closest to downtown?
Sacramento Executive (SAC), about five miles away.
How long is a private flight from Sacramento to Los Angeles?
About 1 hr 5 min to Van Nuys in a light jet.
