Private jet cost
Reykjavik → San Francisco Bay Area
A private flight from Reykjavik to San Francisco Bay Area covers 3,646 nautical miles (6,753 km) and takes about 7h 44m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $128K – $200K one-way — about $41,081 per seat.
3,646 nm
Great-circle distance
7h 44m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
8.7h vs 11.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
8,890 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 675 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 | 3 fuel stops | 15h 34m | $61,013 – $90,508 | $95,527 – $127K | $101K – $140K | $18,940 | 2,235 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 12h 24m | $56,437 – $80,765 | $88,672 – $114K | $94,872 – $127K | $17,150 | 2,374 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 10h 29m | $66,989 – $97,432 | $105K – $137K | $113K – $154K | $20,553 | 3,762 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 20m | $78,390 – $115K | $122K – $161K | $131K – $182K | $24,128 | 5,138 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 59m | $94,475 – $138K | $148K – $194K | $158K – $219K | $29,068 | 6,014 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 48m | $118K – $183K | $185K – $257K | $198K – $289K | $37,699 | 7,376 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 7h 44m | $128K – $200K | $200K – $279K | $215K – $318K | $41,081 | 8,890 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 8h 14m | $206K – $376K | $321K – $524K | $342K – $589K | $72,720 | 17,715 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 Reykjavik–San Francisco Bay Area non-stop
Reykjavik: where you’d land
- Reykjavík Airport BIRK
Business-aviation airport · 5,141 ft runway · 5 min to centre · customs - Keflavík International Airport BIKF
Major hub · 10,020 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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 8.7 h | 8,890 kg | $41,081 |
| Airline, economy | 11.7 h | 675 kg | Typically $810–$2,026 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.2 h | 2701 kg | Typically $3,377–$8,104 |
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.