Take A Private Jet To San Francisco for Super Bowl LX
The largest, most anticipated VIP event of the upcoming year is scheduled for February 8, 2026. Santa Clara, California, just outside of San Francisco, will host Super Bowl LX; which draws athletes, entertainers, influencers, enthusiastic fans and a significant number of business jets. If you are interested in how to charter a private jet to the Super Bowl, here are four points to make for an enjoyable and memorable trip — from takeoff to touchdown.
Book your Super Bowl travel in advance
With the enormous popularity of the Super Bowl, it is imperative to book your private flight to San Francisco early to ensure the greatest selection of aircraft and to secure your preferred arrival and departure times. In addition to the aircraft, expect hotels, aircraft parking, landing slots, and car services to be in high demand. “Our charter pricing is consistent, 365 days a year, regardless of the date or event,” says Joe Barber, Chief Commercial Officer with Clay Lacy Aviation. “But, landing time arrival slots get booked early, and auxiliary costs like parking fees, ground transportation, and similar costs are significantly higher during big events like the Super Bowl, booking early ensures you can secure everything you need to make for a wonderful trip.”
Arrive before scheduled departure
One of the benefits of private jet charter is the ability to takeoff on your schedule, but for Super Bowl LX and other massive events, the narrative is slightly different. Due to the high volume of private jets that travel to the event, the FAA and NFL impose what is called arrival and departure slots reservations. Your charter company will secure these for you, but they are very difficult and often impossible to change. “For each chartered jet, we request specific landing reservations (slots) for landing and departure,” says Barber. “If you arrive late to the plane and miss your slot time, the aircraft goes to the back of the line, a wait that can often be 4+ hours due to heavy air traffic in and out of the airport.”
Consider alternate airports for your private flight to San Francisco
The total amount of private jets that travel to the Super Bowl each year is huge. If the landing slots at your preferred airport are taken, you may consider flying into another airport in the San Francisco Bay Area. There are several airports, with runways long enough and in close vicinity to the stadium to consider as alternatives. While the drive time may be slightly longer, often time the waiting time in the aircraft on the tarmac is shorter, because there are fewer aircraft using the alternate airports. This could also prove to be more convenient and allow you to have a more flexible schedule by choosing a secondary airport in the area, still close to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
Extend your trip after your Super Bowl vacation
To miss the private jet rush to San Francisco for Super Bowl LX, on both departure and arrival, schedule your flights during off-peak times. If you would like to depart the day of the game, be prepared for possible delays as most travelers select this option. However, if getting to and from the game is your preferred travel itinerary, no need to worry, your Clay Lacy crews know how to make game-day safe, fun and memorable no matter which team wins.
“The Super Bowl is an exciting event as Clay Lacy Cabin Servers go out of their way, based on client preferences, to create a fun inflight travel atmosphere,” says Barber. Cabin servers often bring the ‘game to the plane’ through festive and fun décor, food, and beverages. Indeed, there is no better way to enjoy the Super Bowl experience than chartering a private jet.
Interested in booking your Super Bowl travel to San Francisco with Clay Lacy? Contact a Charter Coordinator today for the widest selection of aircraft.
