Flying private to San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area is served by 3 airports used by private jets, led by Oakland International Airport (KOAK) — 30 minutes from the centre, customs on site.
Oakland International Airport KOAK
10,520 ft · 30 min · customs · 24h
The Bay Area's most flexible business-aviation airport, 30 minutes from San Francisco's Financial District via the Bay Bridge, with two FBOs on the North Field, 24-hour CBP and weather more reliable than SFO. Preferred for heavy jets and late-night arrivals; parking is plentiful.
San José Mineta International Airport KSJC
11,000 ft · 70 min · customs · 24h
Silicon Valley's airport, ten minutes from Downtown San Jose and 20 from Cupertino, Mountain View and Palo Alto, but 70 minutes from San Francisco. Two FBOs, CBP and an 11,000 ft runway; the night curfew applies to noisier aircraft. Tech-company shuttle traffic makes it one of the busiest GA ramps in California.
San Francisco International Airport KSFO
11,870 ft · 30 min · customs · 24h
Signature's SFO FBO serves heavy jets, widebody VIP and connecting passengers 30 minutes from the Financial District; fog and airline congestion cause delays. Most business jets prefer Oakland or San Jose for the East Bay and Silicon Valley respectively.
What it costs to fly to San Francisco Bay Area
| From | Distance | Flight time | Typical aircraft | One-way, 4 pax (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles United States | 278 nm | 1h 18m | Turboprop | $8,180 – $11,920 |
| Las Vegas United States | 353 nm | 1h 34m | Turboprop | $8,180 – $11,920 |
| Palm Springs United States | 363 nm | 1h 36m | Turboprop | $8,180 – $11,920 |
| San Diego United States | 388 nm | 1h 41m | Turboprop | $8,180 – $11,920 |
| Sun Valley United States | 500 nm | 2h 05m | Turboprop | $9,224 – $13,500 |
| Salt Lake City United States | 510 nm | 2h 07m | Turboprop | $9,351 – $13,693 |
| Scottsdale United States | 559 nm | 2h 18m | Turboprop | $9,993 – $14,664 |
| Seattle United States | 589 nm | 2h 24m | Turboprop | $10,377 – $15,246 |
| Jackson Hole United States | 630 nm | 1h 48m | Light jet | $13,204 – $18,906 |
| Vancouver Canada | 690 nm | 1h 57m | Light jet | $14,035 – $20,141 |
| Vail (Eagle County) United States | 725 nm | 2h 02m | Light jet | $14,529 – $20,876 |
| Aspen United States | 726 nm | 2h 02m | Light jet | $14,541 – $20,894 |
| Denver United States | 821 nm | 2h 15m | Light jet | $15,857 – $22,852 |
| Calgary Canada | 877 nm | 2h 23m | Light jet | $16,636 – $24,011 |
| Dallas United States | 1,273 nm | 3h 20m | Light jet | $22,157 – $32,220 |
| Kansas City United States | 1,297 nm | 3h 23m | Light jet | $22,496 – $32,725 |
| Austin United States | 1,299 nm | 3h 24m | Light jet | $22,516 – $32,754 |
| Minneapolis United States | 1,368 nm | 3h 33m | Light jet | $23,484 – $34,195 |
| Houston United States | 1,424 nm | 3h 41m | Light jet | $24,264 – $35,355 |
| St. Louis United States | 1,483 nm | 3h 50m | Light jet | $25,088 – $36,579 |
| Chicago United States | 1,599 nm | 3h 47m | Super-midsize jet | $41,263 – $60,147 |
| Mexico City Mexico | 1,618 nm | 3h 49m | Super-midsize jet | $41,668 – $60,750 |
| Nashville United States | 1,698 nm | 4h 00m | Super-midsize jet | $43,374 – $63,287 |
| Anchorage United States | 1,749 nm | 4h 06m | Super-midsize jet | $44,452 – $64,890 |
Price any route to San Francisco Bay Area
Every class of aircraft, per-seat cost and CO₂.