Private jet cost
Denver → San Francisco Bay Area
A private flight from Denver to San Francisco Bay Area covers 821 nautical miles (1,520 km) and takes about 2h 31m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $12,308 – $17,554 one-way — about $3,733 per seat.
821 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 31m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.5h vs 5.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
482 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 152 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 | Non-stop | 3h 14m | $13,390 – $19,806 | $21,015 – $27,878 | $26,815 – $40,478 | $4,150 | 464 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 31m | $12,308 – $17,554 | $19,397 – $24,834 | $25,597 – $38,234 | $3,733 | 482 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 15m | $15,857 – $22,852 | $25,088 – $32,450 | $32,588 – $49,450 | $4,839 | 809 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 10m | $20,450 – $29,438 | $32,384 – $41,846 | $41,384 – $62,846 | $6,236 | 1,192 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 05m | $24,772 – $35,622 | $39,264 – $50,685 | $49,764 – $75,685 | $7,549 | 1,396 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 03m | $31,242 – $47,471 | $49,680 – $67,650 | $62,180 – $99,650 | $9,839 | 1,714 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 59m | $38,430 – $58,114 | $61,201 – $82,951 | $76,201 – $122K | $12,068 | 2,268 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 05m | $62,452 – $108K | $100K – $155K | $121K – $220K | $21,352 | 4,488 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 Denver–San Francisco Bay Area non-stop
Denver: where you’d land
- Centennial Airport KAPA
Business-aviation airport · 10,002 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport KBJC
Business-aviation airport · 9,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Denver International Airport KDEN
Major hub · 16,000 ft runway · 40 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 (very light jet) | 3.5 h | 482 kg | $3,733 |
| Airline, economy | 5.6 h | 152 kg | Typically $182–$456 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.1 h | 608 kg | Typically $760–$1,824 |
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.