Route guide · Los Angeles to Napa
Los Angeles to Napa Private Jet Charter
Fly from Van Nuys or Burbank to Napa County Airport in about 1 hour 15 minutes, 10 minutes from downtown Napa and 15 from Yountville. Same-day tasting trips, harvest weekends and group celebrations.
- About 1h 15m by Light Jet
- Napa County Airport (APC)
- Same-Day Round Trips
- No Membership, No Deposit
Request a quoteAircraft options for many trips within hours.
Route Overview
- Flight time
- ~1h 15m Nonstop
- Distance
- 300 NM Nautical miles
- Aircraft
- TurbopropLight jet
Your LA to Napa Charter Timeline
- 1
Arrive at the FBO
Drive to Van Nuys or Burbank and park at the private terminal. There's no TSA line and no gate. Arrive about 15 minutes before departure.
- 2
Board & Depart
Your crew greets you at the aircraft
- 3
In Flight
About 1 hour 15 minutes on a light jet, or 1½ hours on a turboprop, up the coast and over the Central Valley. Napa is on the same time as Los Angeles.
- 4
Land & Go
Arrive at Napa County Airport. Your car or wine-tour driver meets you at the FBO, and you are in downtown Napa in about 10 minutes or Yountville in 15.
Departure & Arrival Airports
Departure · Los Angeles
VNY / BURVan Nuys Airport (VNY)
Primary. One of the busiest general aviation airports in the country, with full-service private terminals. There's no commercial terminal, so you drive to the FBO and walk to your aircraft.
- About 15 minutes to Sherman Oaks, 25 to Beverly Hills
- The deepest pool of aircraft in the LA area
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
Alternate. Convenient for Glendale, Pasadena and the east San Fernando Valley, with quick taxi times.
- About 10 minutes to Glendale, 20 to Pasadena
- Easy access from I-5, the 134 and the 101
Arrival · Napa Valley
APCNapa County Airport (APC)
Napa Valley. The only airport in the heart of Napa Valley, with a 5,931-foot runway for turboprops and most light jets, and no airline traffic.
- Downtown Napa: about 10 minutes
- Yountville: about 15 minutes
- St. Helena and Rutherford: 20–25 minutes; Calistoga about 30
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS)
Sonoma & larger aircraft. In Santa Rosa, closer to Sonoma, Healdsburg and the Russian River, and an option when your aircraft needs more runway than Napa has.
- Healdsburg: about 15 minutes
- Downtown Napa: about 45 minutes
Why Clients Fly LA to Napa Private
Same-Day Wine Country
Leave Van Nuys at 8:00 AM, land at Napa County Airport a little after 9:00 and be at your first tasting by 10:00. Spend the day at two or three wineries and lunch in Yountville or St. Helena, then fly home in the late afternoon and sleep in your own bed. No hotel, no six-hour drive.
Commercial: there are no airline flights into Napa. Most travelers fly LAX to SFO or Oakland, then drive an hour or more in Bay Area traffic, or drive the whole way from Los Angeles in about six hours.
Harvest & Peak Weekends
Peak demand route
September and October are harvest and crush, the busiest weeks in the valley, and BottleRock fills Memorial Day weekend. Aircraft and hotel rooms go early on these dates, so book as soon as your plans are set.
- Reserve harvest weekends two to four weeks ahead
- Midweek flights are easier to book and often cost less
Celebrations & Group Trips
Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, bachelorette weekends and winery dinners bring groups to Napa all year. One aircraft keeps the group together, and cases of wine ride home in the hold with no checked-bag limits.
Business & Client Hospitality
Board retreats, offsites in Yountville and client entertainment at the valley's wineries. A private flight gets the group there and back the same day, or turns a dinner into an easy overnight.
Recommended Aircraft for LA to Napa
Best value
Turboprop
The most economical way to Napa and ideal for same-day trips: the King Air 350 and Pilatus PC-12 use Napa's runway with ease and seat six to nine, in about 1½ hours from Van Nuys.
- Flight TimeAbout 1½ hours each way
- Passengers6–9
- Popular ModelsKing Air 350, Pilatus PC-12
- Estimated Price$9,000–$12,000 same-day round trip
Nonstop · seats 6–9 · large cabin door for luggage and wine cases
Fastest
Light Jet
About 1 hour 15 minutes from Van Nuys, with a quieter, faster cabin for four to seven people. Napa's runway suits most light jets; your advisor confirms the aircraft for your load.
- Flight TimeAbout 1 hour 15 minutes each way
- Passengers4–7
- Popular ModelsPhenom 300, Citation CJ3+, Citation CJ4
- Estimated Price$9,500–$12,500 one-way, or $19,500–$24,500 round trip
Nonstop · seats 4–7 · rear baggage hold · Wi-Fi on many aircraft
Bigger group? A midsize jet such as the Citation XLS+ ($12,000–$15,000 one-way) seats up to eight; your advisor confirms whether it can use Napa on your dates or should land at Sonoma County. Compare aircraft →
All prices are pre-tax estimates based on typical 2026 rates; the 7.5% federal excise tax and segment and airport fees are added to your quote. Your quote depends on dates, aircraft availability and positioning, and harvest weekends cost more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Napa on a private jet?
About 1 hour 15 minutes from Van Nuys or Burbank to Napa County Airport (APC) on a light jet, or about 1½ hours on a turboprop. The drive takes about six hours. From the airport, downtown Napa is about 10 minutes by car and Yountville about 15.
How much does it cost to charter a private jet from LA to Napa?
A same-day round trip on a turboprop is about $9,000–$12,000. A light jet is about $9,500–$12,500 one-way, or $19,500–$24,500 round trip. These are pre-tax estimates based on typical 2026 rates; the 7.5% federal excise tax and fees are extra, and harvest weekends cost more. Estimate your exact trip →
Can I do a same-day wine tasting trip from LA?
Yes, and it's one of the most popular trips we arrange. Leave Van Nuys at 8:00 AM, land at Napa a little after 9:00, spend the day at two or three wineries with lunch, and fly home at 5:00 PM. A turboprop is the most economical choice for a same-day trip.
Which airport do private jets use for Napa?
Napa County Airport (APC), the only airport in the heart of the valley, about 10 minutes from downtown Napa. Its 5,931-foot runway suits turboprops and most light jets. Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa is closer to Sonoma and Healdsburg and takes larger aircraft.
Can I bring wine home on the plane?
Yes. Cases of wine ride in the hold with no checked-bag limits or extra fees. Tell us roughly how many cases you expect when you request a quote, so we can match the aircraft.
Can TruNorth arrange ground transportation in Napa?
Yes. We can arrange a car, an SUV or a chauffeured wine-tour vehicle to meet you at the Napa FBO and take you to wineries, restaurants and your hotel.
When should I book a Napa trip?
Book harvest weekends in September and October, and Memorial Day weekend for BottleRock, two to four weeks ahead. Other dates usually need a few days to a week, and we can often arrange a flight within 24 hours. Call (310) 862-JETS, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Pacific, seven days a week.
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Ready to Fly from Los Angeles to Napa?
Tell us your dates, group size and whether it's a same-day trip, and your advisor will send turboprop and light jet options, usually the same day. Call (310) 862-JETS or request a quote.