Private jet cost
San Francisco Bay Area → Los Angeles
A private flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles covers 278 nautical miles (515 km) and takes about 1h 03m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $9,320 – $13,180 one-way — about $2,813 per seat.
278 nm
Great-circle distance
1h 03m
Flight time (very light jet)
2.1h vs 4.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
201 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 51 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 | Non-stop | 1h 18m | $8,180 – $11,920 | $13,000 – $17,000 | $18,800 – $29,600 | $2,513 | 186 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 1h 03m | $9,320 – $13,180 | $14,800 – $18,800 | $21,000 – $32,200 | $2,813 | 201 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 0h 58m | $13,200 – $18,900 | $21,000 – $27,000 | $28,500 – $44,000 | $4,013 | 345 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 0h 56m | $17,600 – $25,200 | $28,000 – $36,000 | $37,000 – $57,000 | $5,350 | 513 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 0h 54m | $22,000 – $31,500 | $35,000 – $45,000 | $45,500 – $70,000 | $6,688 | 606 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 0h 53m | $28,200 – $42,650 | $45,000 – $61,000 | $57,500 – $93,000 | $8,856 | 746 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 0h 52m | $35,700 – $53,800 | $57,000 – $77,000 | $72,000 – $116K | $11,188 | 996 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 0h 54m | $55,800 – $96,000 | $90,000 – $138K | $111K – $203K | $18,975 | 1,947 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–Los Angeles 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
Los Angeles: where you’d land
- Van Nuys Airport KVNY
Business-aviation airport · 8,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Hollywood Burbank Airport KBUR
Airport with private terminal · 6,886 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Los Angeles International Airport KLAX
Major hub · 12,923 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (very light jet) | 2.1 h | 201 kg | $2,813 |
| Airline, economy | 4.5 h | 51 kg | Typically $120–$250 |
| Airline, first / business | 4 h | 206 kg | Typically $400–$900 |
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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