Private jet cost
Austin → San Francisco Bay Area
A private flight from Austin to San Francisco Bay Area covers 1,299 nautical miles (2,405 km) and takes about 3h 24m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $22,516 – $32,754 one-way — about $6,909 per seat.
1,299 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 24m
Flight time (light jet)
4.4h vs 6.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,217 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 241 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 41m | $23,235 – $34,247 | $36,577 – $48,354 | $42,377 – $60,954 | $7,185 | 817 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 34m | $21,803 – $30,990 | $34,466 – $43,987 | $40,666 – $57,387 | $6,599 | 873 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 24m | $22,516 – $32,754 | $35,332 – $46,109 | $42,832 – $63,109 | $6,909 | 1,217 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 15m | $28,925 – $42,042 | $45,423 – $59,230 | $54,423 – $80,230 | $8,871 | 1,789 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 07m | $34,904 – $50,691 | $54,853 – $71,471 | $65,353 – $96,471 | $10,699 | 2,092 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 04m | $43,804 – $67,382 | $69,006 – $95,113 | $81,506 – $127K | $13,898 | 2,565 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 57m | $53,650 – $82,164 | $84,616 – $116K | $99,616 – $155K | $16,977 | 3,389 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 07m | $86,771 – $154K | $138K – $217K | $159K – $282K | $30,043 | 6,726 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Austin–San Francisco Bay Area non-stop
Austin: where you’d land
- Austin Executive Airport KEDC
Business-aviation airport · 6,025 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport KAUS
Major hub · 12,250 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
San Francisco Bay Area: where you’d land
- Oakland International Airport KOAK
Airport with private terminal · 10,520 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - San José Mineta International Airport KSJC
Airport with private terminal · 11,000 ft runway · 70 min to centre · customs · 24h - San Francisco International Airport KSFO
Major hub · 11,870 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 4.4 h | 1,217 kg | $6,909 |
| Airline, economy | 6.7 h | 241 kg | Typically $289–$722 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.2 h | 962 kg | Typically $1,203–$2,887 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.