Private jet cost
San Francisco Bay Area → Honolulu
A private flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Honolulu covers 2,091 nautical miles (3,873 km) and takes about 5h 03m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $42,972 – $62,933 one-way — about $13,238 per seat.
2,091 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 03m
Flight time (midsize jet)
6.1h vs 8.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,780 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 387 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 31m | $33,536 – $49,840 | $52,425 – $69,863 | $58,225 – $82,463 | $10,422 | 1,223 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 27m | $34,832 – $49,601 | $54,973 – $70,277 | $61,173 – $83,677 | $10,554 | 1,426 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 02m | $39,441 – $57,194 | $62,063 – $80,750 | $69,563 – $97,750 | $12,079 | 2,164 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 5h 03m | $42,972 – $62,933 | $67,034 – $88,046 | $76,034 – $109K | $13,238 | 2,780 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 51m | $51,701 – $75,670 | $80,693 – $106K | $91,193 – $131K | $15,921 | 3,246 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 45m | $64,626 – $100K | $101K – $141K | $114K – $173K | $20,627 | 3,977 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 34m | $78,879 – $122K | $123K – $171K | $138K – $210K | $25,113 | 5,246 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 51m | $127K – $229K | $200K – $321K | $221K – $386K | $44,449 | 10,435 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–Honolulu 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
Honolulu: where you’d land
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport PHNL
Major hub · 12,300 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) | 6.1 h | 2,780 kg | $13,238 |
| Airline, economy | 8.3 h | 387 kg | Typically $465–$1,162 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.8 h | 1549 kg | Typically $1,937–$4,648 |
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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