Private jet cost
Brisbane → San Francisco Bay Area
A private flight from Brisbane to San Francisco Bay Area covers 6,153 nautical miles (11,395 km) and takes about 26h 01m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $101K – $150K one-way — about $31,343 per seat.
6,153 nm
Great-circle distance
26h 01m
Flight time (turboprop)
27h vs 17h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,736 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1139 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 | 5 fuel stops | 26h 01m | $101K – $150K | $158K – $210K | $163K – $223K | $31,343 | 3,736 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 21h 26m | $96,975 – $139K | $152K – $196K | $159K – $209K | $29,462 | 4,101 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 17h 57m | $114K – $165K | $178K – $233K | $186K – $250K | $34,884 | 6,441 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 47m | $131K – $191K | $204K – $268K | $213K – $289K | $40,259 | 8,685 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 11m | $157K – $230K | $246K – $323K | $256K – $348K | $48,481 | 10,166 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 08m | $184K – $288K | $286K – $401K | $299K – $433K | $58,978 | 11,841 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 36m | $224K – $349K | $349K – $487K | $364K – $526K | $71,713 | 15,625 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 26m | $360K – $654K | $563K – $914K | $584K – $979K | $126,803 | 31,061 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 Brisbane–San Francisco Bay Area non-stop
Brisbane: where you’d land
- Archerfield Airport YBAF
Business-aviation airport · 4,859 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs - Brisbane Airport YBBN
Major hub · 11,680 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 (turboprop) | 27 h | 3,736 kg | $31,343 |
| Airline, economy | 17 h | 1139 kg | Typically $1,367–$3,418 |
| Airline, first / business | 16.5 h | 4558 kg | Typically $5,697–$13,673 |
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.