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Private jet charter in California.

Private aviation airports, city guides and priced routes across California.

Cities
3
Airports
10
Private terminals
4
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Overview

Flying private in California.

California has some of the busiest private aviation airports in the country, with 4 dedicated private terminals across Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego.

Most trips use Van Nuys (VNY), Santa Monica (SMO), McClellan-Palomar (CRQ). Each has FBOs where you check in and board within minutes.

Charter rates match the national market: a light jet costs about $5.5k to $9.8k per hour before federal excise tax and segment fees.

Airports

Private aviation airports.

City
Los Angeles
Code
KVNY · VNY
Private terminal
Yes
Santa Monica
City
Los Angeles
Code
KSMO · SMO
Private terminal
Yes
Hollywood Burbank
City
Los Angeles
Code
KBUR · BUR
Private terminal
GA apron
Los Angeles International
City
Los Angeles
Code
KLAX · LAX
Private terminal
GA apron
San Francisco International
City
San Francisco
Code
KSFO · SFO
Private terminal
GA apron
Oakland International
City
San Francisco
Code
KOAK · OAK
Private terminal
GA apron
San Jose International
City
San Francisco
Code
KSJC · SJC
Private terminal
GA apron
San Diego International
City
San Diego
Code
KSAN · SAN
Private terminal
GA apron
McClellan-Palomar
City
San Diego
Code
KCRQ · CRQ
Private terminal
Yes
Gillespie Field
City
San Diego
Code
KSEE · SEE
Private terminal
Yes
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Which California airport is best for private jets?+

It depends on the city: Van Nuys for Los Angeles; San Francisco International for San Francisco; McClellan-Palomar for San Diego.

How much is a private jet in California?+

About $5.5k to $9.8k per hour for a light jet, before taxes and fees.

Can I fly between cities in the state?+

Yes. Short intrastate hops suit turboprops and light jets.

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