King County International Airport - Boeing Field
KBFI, Seattle, WA
- Longest runway
- 14R/32L (10,007 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Seattle
Boeing Field airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Seattle
Most private flights in Seattle use Boeing Field, about five miles from downtown, rather than Sea-Tac.
- Main airport
- BFI / KBFI
- Elevation
- 21 ft
- Longest runway
- 14R/32L (10,007 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Seattle
King County International Airport, known as Boeing Field, is Seattle’s main business-aviation airport. Sea-Tac is useful for airline connections.
Seattle is a gateway to the San Juan Islands, Sun Valley and Alaska.
Seattle Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
KSEA, Seattle, WA
- Longest runway
- 16L/34R (11,901 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 13 miles to downtown Seattle
Sea-Tac airport guideBefore You Book Seattle
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Boeing Field is closer to downtown and less congested than Sea-Tac.
When Demand Peaks in Seattle
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- The best weather of the year and the busiest season for trips to the San Juans and Alaska.
- Winter
- Low clouds and rain are common; delays are usually short.
Flight Times and Prices to Seattle
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to BFI 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) | 2,394 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 20 min$49,000–$75,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 941 mi | 2 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,718 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 55 min$54,500–$83,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,671 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr$22,000–$28,000 | 3 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,728 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,000 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,895 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$25,000–$31,000 | 4 hr 15 min$39,000–$59,500 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 685 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 871 mi | 2 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Route Guides
Private Jet Anchorage to Seattle
ANCAnchorage
BFISeattle
- Light jet
- 3 hr 15 min
- Midsize jet
- 3 hr 10 min
- One way from
- $14,300
Private Jet Bozeman to Seattle
BZNBozeman
BFISeattle
- Turboprop
- 2 hr 20 min
- Very light jet
- 1 hr 50 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Private Jet Coeur d’Alene to Seattle
COECoeur d’Alene
BFISeattle
- Turboprop
- 1 hr 20 min
- Very light jet
- 1 hr 5 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Private Jet Portland to Seattle
PDXPortland
BFISeattle
- Turboprop
- 45 min
- Very light jet
- 40 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Best Aircraft for Seattle
Light jets cover the Pacific Northwest and California. For the East Coast, choose a super-midsize.
Seattle Private Jet Questions
Which airport do private jets use in Seattle?
Mostly Boeing Field (BFI), about five miles from downtown.
How long is a private flight from Seattle to Los Angeles?
About 2 hr 30 min in a light or midsize jet.
