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Aerial view of downtown Scottsdale, Arizona (pop. 241,361), viewed from Camelback Mountain in 2026.

Private Jet Charter to Scottsdale

Scottsdale Airport is one of the busiest business-aviation airports in the country during the winter and spring season.

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Main airport
SDL / KSDL
Elevation
1,510 ft
Longest runway
03/21 (8,249 ft)
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Flying Private to Scottsdale

Scottsdale Airport is about nine miles from Old Town and minutes from north Scottsdale resorts. Phoenix Deer Valley and Sky Harbor are nearby alternatives.

Golf, spring training and major events drive heavy demand from January through April.

Planning a trip? See our private jet golf trips and private jet snowbird flights guides.

Scottsdale Airports for Private Jets

Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.

Before You Book Scottsdale

The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.

Event Weeks

Ramps fill up during the Phoenix Open week; book parking early.

Summer Heat

High temperatures reduce aircraft performance, so fly in the morning when you can.

When Demand Peaks in Scottsdale

Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.

January and February
The Barrett-Jackson car auction and the WM Phoenix Open bring some of the busiest days of the year.
March
Spring training baseball draws visitors from across the country.
Summer
Very hot afternoons; morning departures are best.

Flight Times and Prices to Scottsdale

Estimated one-way flight times and prices to SDL for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip

FromDistanceLight jetMidsize jetHeavy jet
New York (TEB)2,123 miNeeds fuel stopNeeds fuel stop4 hr 50 min$44,000–$67,500
Los Angeles (VNY)380 mi1 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,9001 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,5001 hr$36,500–$56,000
Miami (OPF)1,962 miNeeds fuel stop4 hr 45 min$26,000–$32,5004 hr 25 min$40,500–$62,500
Dallas (DAL)871 mi2 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,9002 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,5002 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000
Chicago (MDW)1,429 miNeeds fuel stop3 hr 35 min$19,700–$24,5003 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000
Houston (HOU)1,015 mi2 hr 45 min$12,000–$17,3002 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,5002 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000
San Francisco (SFO)649 mi1 hr 40 min$10,900–$15,9001 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,5001 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000
Las Vegas (LAS)251 mi50 min$10,900–$15,90050 min$16,600–$21,50050 min$36,500–$56,000

Route Guides

Best Aircraft for Scottsdale

Light and midsize jets cover the West and Texas nonstop. Super-midsize jets fly coast to coast.

Embraer Phenom 300
Light jet

Embraer Phenom 300

Seats
6–8
Range
2,010 nm
Per hour
$3.8k+
Cessna Citation XLS/XLS+
Midsize jet

Cessna Citation XLS/XLS+

Seats
7–9
Range
2,100 nm
Per hour
$4.8k+
Bombardier Challenger 300/350
Super-midsize jet

Bombardier Challenger 300/350

Seats
8–10
Range
3,200 nm
Per hour
$6.0k+

Scottsdale Private Jet Questions

How far is Scottsdale Airport from Old Town?

About nine miles, roughly 20 minutes by car.

When is Scottsdale busiest for private jets?

January through April, especially during the WM Phoenix Open.

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