Destinations / CA / KSQL
California · West Coast
San Francisco.
Bay Area Tech Capital & Wine Country Gateway
- Operators serving
- 8
- Airports
- 4
- Best season
- Year-round
- Primary field
- KSQL
San Francisco is a premier private aviation destination, drawing charter clients with its unique combination of bay area tech capital & wine country gateway. Whether arriving for business or leisure, private jet access provides the speed, convenience, and discretion that commercial airlines simply cannot match.
SQL serves as the primary gateway, with quality FBO services and efficient ground handling. The airport accommodates heavy, super-midsize, midsize, light aircraft, making it accessible for a range of mission profiles.
Airports serving San Francisco.
4 fields · primary KSQL
KSQLSan Carlos AirportSan Carlos · primary5 ft elevNo operators based
KSFOSan Francisco International AirportSan Francisco · 9 nm from KSQL13 ft elevNo operators based
KOAKSan Francisco Bay Oakland International AirportOakland · 13 nm from KSQL9 ft elev2 operators based
KSJCNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International AirportSan Jose · 18 nm from KSQL62 ft elev2 operators based
Operators serving San Francisco.
4 based at the field · All operators
When to fly.
Peak Year-round
Peak season in San Francisco is Year-round, strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2 to 4 weeks ahead in season. Slot and ramp space at KSQL tighten around holidays and major events.
Seasons
winter
spring
summer
fall
Routes and cost.
One-way estimates with segment fee · quotes vary with dates and positioning
Popular routes into San Francisco
Typical charter cost to San Francisco
| From | Light jet | Super-mid | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (Teterboro)2401 nm | $25k to $40k | $33k to $49k | $46k to $82k |
| Los Angeles (Van Nuys)291 nm | $6k to $9k | $9k to $11k | $12k to $18k |
| Dallas (Love Field)1375 nm | $16k to $25k | $21k to $31k | $29k to $51k |
| Palm Beach2398 nm | $25k to $40k | $33k to $49k | $46k to $81k |
Alternate airports.
When KSQL is slot-restricted or weathered in
More in the West Coast.
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Quotes to San Francisco.
One request goes to rated operators that fly KSQL. Compare real quotes, then book with the operator directly.