Private jet cost
Minneapolis → San Francisco Bay Area
A private flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area covers 1,368 nautical miles (2,534 km) and takes about 3h 33m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $23,484 – $34,195 one-way — about $7,210 per seat.
1,368 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 33m
Flight time (light jet)
4.6h vs 6.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,277 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 253 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 56m | $24,139 – $35,615 | $37,967 – $50,241 | $43,767 – $62,841 | $7,469 | 852 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 45m | $22,585 – $32,135 | $35,669 – $45,565 | $41,869 – $58,965 | $6,840 | 909 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 33m | $23,484 – $34,195 | $36,822 – $48,096 | $44,322 – $65,096 | $7,210 | 1,277 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 25m | $30,157 – $43,875 | $47,319 – $61,759 | $56,319 – $82,759 | $9,254 | 1,876 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 16m | $36,378 – $52,883 | $57,120 – $74,494 | $67,620 – $99,494 | $11,158 | 2,194 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 13m | $45,631 – $70,278 | $71,817 – $99,108 | $84,317 – $131K | $14,489 | 2,689 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 06m | $55,864 – $85,662 | $88,022 – $121K | $103K – $160K | $17,691 | 3,552 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 16m | $90,308 – $160K | $143K – $226K | $164K – $291K | $31,307 | 7,051 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 Minneapolis–San Francisco Bay Area non-stop
Minneapolis: where you’d land
- St. Paul Downtown Airport (Holman Field) KSTP
Business-aviation airport · 6,491 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport KMSP
Major hub · 11,006 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) | 4.6 h | 1,277 kg | $7,210 |
| Airline, economy | 6.8 h | 253 kg | Typically $304–$760 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.3 h | 1014 kg | Typically $1,267–$3,041 |
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.