SFMOMA
Explore modern and contemporary art in the city’s South of Market neighborhood.
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The destination · CA
San Francisco
Bay views, modern art and distinctive neighborhoods. Make a little time for the city around your itinerary.
Time well spent
Make time for San Francisco.
The Presidio
Enjoy parkland and Golden Gate views at the northern edge of the city.
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Browse local food stalls and the farmers market on the Embarcadero.
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Places to stay.
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
A downtown base on Market Street for exploring the city.
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A landmark Nob Hill hotel for a classic San Francisco stay.
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Where are you staying?
Pick a neighborhood to see the closest field and the drive.
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SFOClosest
San Francisco International
The big airport on the Peninsula, about 13 miles south of downtown. It wins for downtown San Francisco and the Peninsula, and for an airline connection.
- Downtown San Francisco20 to 30 min
- Palo Alto25 to 40 min
On the ground
One FBO, away from the airline terminals, so confirm the pickup address for your car. Airline traffic is heavy, so allow a little extra time on both ends.
OAKClosest
Oakland International
The East Bay airport, with general aviation on the North Field, apart from the airline runway. It wins for Berkeley, Oakland and the East Bay.
- Berkeley15 to 25 min
- Downtown San Francisco25 to 45 min
On the ground
FBOs on the North Field, away from the airline terminals, with cars at the aircraft.
SJCClosest
San José Mineta International
The South Bay airport, minutes from downtown San Jose. It wins for Silicon Valley and South Bay meetings, and it is usually the shorter drive for Palo Alto.
- Downtown San Jose10 to 15 min
- Palo Alto20 to 30 min
On the ground
Private flights use the general aviation side, away from the airline terminals. Airline traffic is lighter than at SFO.
When to go
The season in San Francisco.
- The Bay Area flies year round, and business travel sets the base.
- September and October are often the warmest, clearest weeks in the city.
- Summer mornings often bring fog and low cloud that can slow arrivals at SFO.
- Big conferences fill the hotels and the ramps.
- The tightest weeks are Thanksgiving, Christmas through New Year and the spring breaks, when the Bay Area heads to the mountains and the beach.
- Book those weeks two to three weeks ahead for a wider choice of aircraft.
Popular routes
Fly to San Francisco.Fly from San Francisco.
- 3 hr 20 min3 hr 10 min3 hr
- Fuel stop likelyFuel stop likely4 hr
- Fuel stop likelyFuel stop likely4 hr 55 min
Time in the air in calm conditions, rounded to five minutes. Where a cabin size would likely stop for fuel, the board says so. Your quote sets the schedule.
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For Napa and Sonoma, Napa County Airport (APC) is closer than any of the three. Ask and we quote it the same way.
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Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Mountain View sit between SFO and San Jose. The hour of the day decides which drive is shorter.
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If fog slows SFO on a morning with a fixed meeting time, ask us about Oakland or San Jose.
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Bay Bridge traffic decides the drive from Oakland into the city. Allow extra time at rush hour.
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For Pebble Beach and Carmel, Monterey Regional (MRY) is the close airport. Ask and we quote it the same way.
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Share your luggage count, timing priorities and return plans with the request.
Plan your flight
Fly to San Francisco.
Add where you are starting, a date and a headcount. Your starting prices arrive by email, and a pilot follows up as soon as the desk can review your request.
Fair questions
San Francisco questions.
SFO, Oakland or San Jose?
SFO for downtown San Francisco and the Peninsula. Oakland for Berkeley and the East Bay. San Jose for Silicon Valley, and often the shorter drive for Palo Alto. Tell us the address and the time of day, and we choose with you.
How much does a private jet to San Francisco cost?
Your emailed planning estimate shows the current range by aircraft category once you enter where you are starting and your dates. A longer leg or a larger cabin sits higher in the range, and peak weeks sit in the upper half. Your quote will be exact.
How far ahead should I book for San Francisco?
A few days is often enough for a normal week. For holiday weeks and big conferences, two to three weeks gives you a wider choice of aircraft. Same day trips are sometimes possible, and the reply tells you what is open.
Can I arrive at one Bay Area airport and leave from another?
Yes. Enter a multi leg request or explain your plan in the notes. We review availability, ground transfers and any effect on pricing.