Temecula, California

Private charter · SJC → RBK

San Jose to Temecula

376 miles, about 2 hr 10 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

San Jose to Temecula, door to door faster.

Trade about 8 hours on the road for about 2 hr 10 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Mineta San Jose International Airport in San Jose to French Valley Airport in Temecula, 376 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
376 mi
Flight
2 hr 10 min
Driving
8 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
SJCSan JoseRBKTemecula
SJC → RBK376 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 10 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 10 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing San Jose

Airports in San Jose

  • SJC

    Major airport

    Mineta San Jose International Airport

    San Jose · KSJC

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    11,000 ft

  • NUQ

    Commercial airport

    Moffett Federal Airfield

    Mountain View · KNUQ

    From downtown
    10 mi
    Longest runway
    9,197 ft

  • RHV

    Regional airport

    Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County

    San Jose · KRHV

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    3,100 ft

  • LVK

    Regional airport

    Livermore Municipal Airport

    Livermore · KLVK

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    5,253 ft

  • HWD

    Regional airport

    Hayward Executive Airport

    Hayward · KHWD

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,694 ft

  • WVI

    Regional airport

    Watsonville Municipal Airport

    Watsonville · KWVI

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    4,502 ft

Arriving Temecula

Airports in Temecula

  • RBK

    Regional airport

    French Valley Airport

    Murrieta

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    6,000 ft

  • CLD

    Commercial airport

    McClellan-Palomar Airport

    Carlsbad · KCRQ

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    4,897 ft

  • HMT

    Regional airport

    Hemet Ryan Airport

    Hemet · KHMT

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    4,315 ft

  • KL65

    Regional airport

    Perris Valley Airport

    Perris

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    5,100 ft

When you land

Things to do in Temecula

Temecula sits in southwest Riverside County, where rolling hills and afternoon ocean breezes support Southern California’s best-known wine region. Dozens of wineries line Rancho California Road and De Portola Road, many with restaurants, inns and event spaces, and Old Town Temecula’s false-front buildings recall the area’s stagecoach and ranching past. Beyond wine and tourism, the city has grown into a sizable community with manufacturing, medical device and health care employers, and the Pechanga Resort Casino is one of the largest in the West.

  1. 01

    Temecula Valley Wineries

    More than 40 wineries are spread along Rancho California Road and the De Portola Wine Trail, many offering tasting rooms, restaurants and vineyard views.

  2. 02

    Old Town Temecula

    Wooden sidewalks and Western-style storefronts house restaurants, tasting rooms, antique shops and a Saturday farmers market in the city’s historic core.

  3. 03

    Hot-Air Balloon Rides

    Several operators launch at dawn from wine country, drifting quietly over the vineyards with views of the surrounding valley and mountains.

  4. 04

    Pechanga Resort Casino

    Owned by the Pechanga Band of Indians, the resort includes a large casino, hotel, spa, restaurants and the Journey at Pechanga golf course in the hills nearby.

  5. 05

    Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve

    West of town, trails cross oak woodland and grassland to seasonal vernal pools and historic adobes, offering a glimpse of Southern California before development.

  6. 06

    Palomar Observatory

    About an hour south on Palomar Mountain, Caltech’s observatory houses the 200-inch Hale Telescope, visible from a gallery, with a small museum and forest trails nearby.

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Questions

San Jose to Temecula flights

How long is a private flight from San Jose to Temecula?

About 2 hr 10 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 376 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 8 hours.

Which airports do flights from San Jose to Temecula use?

You can depart from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ), or Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (RHV) and arrive at French Valley Airport (RBK), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), or Hemet Ryan Airport (HMT). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from San Jose to Temecula 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 Jose and Temecula?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Temecula back to San Jose are priced the same way.

Return flight

Temecula to San Jose

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