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 guide
Private Jet Charter to San Carlos
San Carlos Airport is for small aircraft, so private jets for San Carlos and the mid-Peninsula use San Francisco or San Jose.
- Main airport
- SFO / KSFO
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- Longest runway
- 10L/28R (11,870 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to San Carlos
San Francisco International is about 15 minutes north and San Jose about 25 minutes south. San Carlos Airport has a 2,600-foot runway for piston aircraft and small turboprops.
The mid-Peninsula includes Atherton, Woodside and Menlo Park, some of the busiest private-flying zip codes in California.
San Carlos Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
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 guideSan Carlos Airport
KSQL, San Carlos, CA
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (2,621 ft)
About 2 miles to downtown San Carlos
San Carlos airport guideBefore You Book San Carlos
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
San Francisco for the north Peninsula; San Jose for Menlo Park and Atherton.
Fog
Morning fog at San Francisco can cause delays; San Jose is often clearer.
When Demand Peaks in San Carlos
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Year-round
- Steady business travel.
- Summer
- Fog can affect San Francisco in the morning.
Flight Times and Prices to San Carlos
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to SFO 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) | 2,563 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 45 min$52,500–$80,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 321 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) | 2,578 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 40 min$52,500–$80,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,473 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 40 min$20,000–$25,000 | 3 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,850 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$25,000–$31,000 | 4 hr 15 min$39,000–$59,500 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,647 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr$22,000–$28,000 | 3 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 413 mi | 1 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Boston (BED) | 2,682 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr$55,000–$84,000 |
Best Aircraft for San Carlos
Light jets fly to Tahoe and Southern California; super-midsize jets fly to the East Coast nonstop.
San Carlos Private Jet Questions
Can a jet land at San Carlos Airport?
Rarely. The 2,600-foot runway suits piston aircraft and small turboprops; jets use SFO or SJC.
How long is a private flight from the Peninsula to Cabo?
About 2 hr 50 min from San Francisco in a midsize jet.
