Private jet cost
San Francisco Bay Area → Charlotte
A private flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Charlotte covers 1,983 nautical miles (3,672 km) and takes about 4h 48m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $41,050 – $60,075 one-way — about $12,641 per seat.
1,983 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 48m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.8h vs 8.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,645 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 367 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 | 8h 08m | $32,127 – $47,707 | $50,257 – $66,920 | $56,057 – $79,520 | $9,979 | 1,167 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 10m | $33,613 – $47,816 | $53,098 – $67,816 | $59,298 – $81,216 | $10,179 | 1,370 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 46m | $37,930 – $54,948 | $59,739 – $77,652 | $67,239 – $94,652 | $11,610 | 2,071 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 48m | $41,050 – $60,075 | $64,077 – $84,103 | $73,077 – $105K | $12,641 | 2,645 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 37m | $49,402 – $72,252 | $77,157 – $101K | $87,657 – $126K | $15,207 | 3,089 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 31m | $61,777 – $95,870 | $96,657 – $134K | $109K – $166K | $19,706 | 3,784 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 21m | $75,427 – $117K | $118K – $164K | $133K – $203K | $24,000 | 4,992 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 37m | $122K – $218K | $191K – $307K | $212K – $372K | $42,478 | 9,928 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–Charlotte 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
Charlotte: where you’d land
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport KCLT
Major hub · 10,000 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (midsize jet) | 5.8 h | 2,645 kg | $12,641 |
| Airline, economy | 8.1 h | 367 kg | Typically $441–$1,102 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.6 h | 1469 kg | Typically $1,836–$4,407 |
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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