Private jet cost
Phuket → San Francisco Bay Area
A private flight from Phuket to San Francisco Bay Area covers 7,240 nautical miles (13,408 km) and takes about 30h 39m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $119K – $176K one-way — about $36,868 per seat.
7,240 nm
Great-circle distance
30h 39m
Flight time (turboprop)
31.7h vs 19.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,401 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1341 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 | 6 fuel stops | 30h 39m | $119K – $176K | $185K – $247K | $191K – $260K | $36,868 | 4,401 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 7 fuel stops | 25h 07m | $113K – $162K | $178K – $229K | $184K – $242K | $34,438 | 4,807 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 20h 32m | $129K – $188K | $202K – $264K | $209K – $281K | $39,592 | 7,371 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 19h 00m | $158K – $231K | $246K – $323K | $255K – $344K | $48,571 | 10,458 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 17h 32m | $180K – $265K | $281K – $370K | $292K – $395K | $55,646 | 11,749 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 17h 12m | $225K – $351K | $352K – $491K | $364K – $523K | $72,078 | 14,406 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 50m | $259K – $404K | $403K – $563K | $418K – $602K | $82,878 | 18,174 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 16h 47m | $416K – $757K | $648K – $1,055K | $669K – $1,120K | $146,571 | 36,151 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 Phuket–San Francisco Bay Area non-stop
Phuket: where you’d land
- Phuket International Airport VTSP
Major hub · 9,843 ft runway · 45 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) | 31.7 h | 4,401 kg | $36,868 |
| Airline, economy | 19.3 h | 1341 kg | Typically $1,609–$4,023 |
| Airline, first / business | 18.8 h | 5363 kg | Typically $6,704–$16,090 |
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.