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 Francisco
San Francisco private flights can use SFO, Oakland or San Jose, and the best choice depends on the weather and where you are going.
- Main airport
- SFO / KSFO
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- Longest runway
- 10L/28R (11,870 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to San Francisco
San Francisco International is the closest jet airport to the city. Oakland, across the bay, often has less fog and airline congestion. San Jose is ideal for Silicon Valley.
Summer fog can slow arrivals at SFO in the morning, so we often suggest Oakland.
San Francisco Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport
KOAK, Oakland, CA
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (10,520 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 10 miles to downtown Oakland and 15 miles to San Francisco
Oakland airport guideMineta 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 guideBefore You Book San Francisco
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Fog
If your arrival is in the morning, Oakland is often faster.
Wine Country
For Napa and Sonoma, fly directly into Napa County or Sonoma County airports instead.
When Demand Peaks in San Francisco
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer mornings
- Coastal fog can delay arrivals at SFO.
- Year-round
- Steady business demand from the tech industry.
Flight Times and Prices to San Francisco
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 |
Route Guides
Private Jet Aspen to San Francisco
ASEAspen
SFOSan Francisco
- Turboprop
- 3 hr 30 min
- Very light jet
- 2 hr 40 min
- One way from
- $10,100
Private Jet San Francisco to Boston
SFOSan Francisco
BEDBoston
- Super-midsize jet
- 5 hr 15 min
- Heavy jet
- 5 hr 15 min
- One way from
- $36,500
Private Jet San Francisco to Maui
SFOSan Francisco
OGGMaui
- Super-midsize jet
- 5 hr 15 min
- Heavy jet
- 5 hr 15 min
- One way from
- $36,500
Private Jet San Francisco to San Diego
SFOSan Francisco
SANSan Diego
- Turboprop
- 1 hr 40 min
- Very light jet
- 1 hr 25 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Private Jet San Francisco to Scottsdale
SFOSan Francisco
SDLScottsdale
- Turboprop
- 2 hr 15 min
- Very light jet
- 1 hr 50 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Private Jet San Francisco to Sun Valley
SFOSan Francisco
SUNSun Valley
- Turboprop
- 2 hr 5 min
- Very light jet
- 1 hr 45 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Best Aircraft for San Francisco
Light and midsize jets cover the West. Super-midsize jets fly coast to coast nonstop.
San Francisco Private Jet Questions
Which airport is best for private jets in San Francisco?
SFO is closest to the city, Oakland often has less fog and congestion, and San Jose suits Silicon Valley.
How long is a private flight from San Francisco to New York?
About five hours eastbound in a super-midsize jet.
