Private charter · SAN → SNA
San Diego to Newport Beach
76 miles, about 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
San Diego to Newport Beach, door to door faster.
Trade about 2 hours on the road for about 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from San Diego International Airport in San Diego to John Wayne Orange County International Airport in Newport Beach, 76 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 76 mi
- Flight
- 25 min
- Driving
- 2 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers25 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers15 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing San Diego
Airports in San Diego
SAN
Major airportSan Diego International Airport
San Diego · KSAN
- From downtown
- 2 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,401 ft
SDM
Commercial airportBrown Field Municipal Airport
San Diego · KSDM
- From downtown
- 14 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,972 ft
CLD
Commercial airportMcClellan-Palomar Airport
Carlsbad · KCRQ
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,897 ft
MYF
Regional airportMontgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport
San Diego · KMYF
- From downtown
- 7 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,598 ft
SEE
Regional airportGillespie Field
San Diego/El Cajon · KSEE
- From downtown
- 13 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,342 ft
KRNM
Regional airportRamona Airport
Ramona
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
Arriving Newport Beach
Airports in Newport Beach
SNA
Major airportJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
Santa Ana · KSNA
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,700 ft
LGB
Major airportLong Beach International Airport
Long Beach · KLGB
- From downtown
- 20 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
FUL
Regional airportFullerton Municipal Airport
Fullerton · KFUL
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,121 ft
KAJO
Regional airportCorona Municipal Airport
Corona
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,200 ft
CPM
Regional airportCompton Woodley Airport
Compton · KCPM
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,323 ft
TOA
Regional airportZamperini Field
Torrance · KTOA
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
When you land
Things to do in Newport Beach
Newport Beach anchors Orange County’s coastline, and its harbor, lined with yachts, waterfront homes and the small islands of Balboa and Lido Isle, is one of the most affluent waterfronts in California. Newport Center and Fashion Island hold financial firms, real estate developers and Pacific Life’s headquarters, while neighboring Irvine adds UC Irvine, corporate campuses and a strong medical device industry. Orange County as a whole draws executives, investors, buyers and families in steady numbers throughout the year.
- 01
Balboa Island and Peninsula
A tiny car ferry links Balboa Island’s waterfront cottages with the Balboa Peninsula, where the Fun Zone, harbor cruises and the beach at The Wedge are short walks apart.
- 02
Crystal Cove State Park
Between Newport and Laguna, this park protects beaches, tide pools, hiking trails in the hills and a historic district of restored 1930s beach cottages, some available as rentals.
- 03
Laguna Beach
Just south, Laguna’s coves, galleries and seaside restaurants reflect its long history as an artists’ colony, and its summer festivals draw visitors from across Southern California.
- 04
South Coast Plaza
This Costa Mesa shopping center is one of the largest in the country, with luxury flagships and department stores, and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts sits across the street.
- 05
Huntington Beach
Surf City USA’s long pier, wide beaches and consistent waves make it a center of California surf culture, with the International Surfing Museum a short walk inland.
- 06
Disneyland Resort
In Anaheim, about a half hour inland, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure share an entrance plaza with the Downtown Disney District and three resort hotels.
Questions
San Diego to Newport Beach flights
How long is a private flight from San Diego to Newport Beach?
About 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 76 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2 hours.
Which airports do flights from San Diego to Newport Beach use?
You can depart from San Diego International Airport (SAN), Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM), or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and arrive at John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), Long Beach International Airport (LGB), or Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from San Diego to Newport Beach cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between San Diego and Newport Beach?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Newport Beach back to San Diego are priced the same way.
Return flight
Newport Beach to San Diego
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