Private jet cost
San Francisco Bay Area → Budapest
A private flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Budapest covers 5,293 nautical miles (9,803 km) and takes about 11h 06m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $181K – $283K one-way — about $57,992 per seat.
5,293 nm
Great-circle distance
11h 06m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
12.1h vs 15.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
12,750 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 980 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 | 4 fuel stops | 22h 12m | $86,054 – $128K | $134K – $179K | $140K – $192K | $26,751 | 3,188 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 18h 21m | $83,195 – $119K | $131K – $168K | $137K – $181K | $25,276 | 3,513 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 15h 09m | $95,817 – $140K | $150K – $196K | $158K – $213K | $29,424 | 5,438 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 50m | $115K – $169K | $180K – $236K | $189K – $257K | $35,524 | 7,611 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 33m | $129K – $190K | $201K – $265K | $212K – $290K | $39,921 | 8,412 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 19m | $162K – $252K | $252K – $352K | $264K – $384K | $51,683 | 10,310 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 11h 06m | $181K – $283K | $280K – $393K | $295K – $432K | $57,992 | 12,750 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 33m | $317K – $573K | $495K – $801K | $516K – $866K | $111,183 | 27,039 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 San Francisco Bay Area–Budapest non-stop
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
Budapest: where you’d land
- Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport LHBP
Major hub · 12,162 ft runway · 25 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) | 12.1 h | 12,750 kg | $57,992 |
| Airline, economy | 15.2 h | 980 kg | Typically $1,176–$2,941 |
| Airline, first / business | 14.7 h | 3921 kg | Typically $4,902–$11,764 |
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.
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