Private jet cost
San Francisco Bay Area → Fort Lauderdale
A private flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Fort Lauderdale covers 2,230 nautical miles (4,130 km) and takes about 5h 09m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $54,642 – $80,044 one-way — about $16,836 per seat.
2,230 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 09m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6.1h vs 8.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,449 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 413 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 | 2 fuel stops | 9h 46m | $38,970 – $57,604 | $61,201 – $81,129 | $67,001 – $93,729 | $12,072 | 1,402 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 50m | $36,393 – $51,885 | $57,374 – $73,428 | $63,574 – $86,828 | $11,035 | 1,498 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 22m | $41,374 – $60,069 | $65,036 – $84,715 | $72,536 – $102K | $12,680 | 2,282 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 07m | $53,282 – $77,292 | $83,819 – $109K | $92,819 – $130K | $16,322 | 3,367 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 09m | $54,642 – $80,044 | $85,218 – $112K | $95,718 – $137K | $16,836 | 3,449 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 03m | $68,273 – $106K | $107K – $149K | $119K – $181K | $21,805 | 4,224 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 51m | $83,297 – $129K | $130K – $181K | $145K – $220K | $26,538 | 5,571 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 09m | $134K – $242K | $211K – $339K | $232K – $404K | $46,972 | 11,085 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–Fort Lauderdale 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
Fort Lauderdale: where you’d land
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport KFXE
Business-aviation airport · 6,002 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport KFLL
Major hub · 9,000 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (super-midsize jet) | 6.1 h | 3,449 kg | $16,836 |
| Airline, economy | 8.6 h | 413 kg | Typically $496–$1,239 |
| Airline, first / business | 8.1 h | 1652 kg | Typically $2,065–$4,956 |
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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