Private jet cost
San Francisco Bay Area → Nice
A private flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Nice covers 5,201 nautical miles (9,632 km) and takes about 10h 55m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $178K – $278K one-way — about $57,045 per seat.
5,201 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 55m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.9h vs 15h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
12,534 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 963 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 | 21h 53m | $84,855 – $126K | $133K – $177K | $138K – $189K | $26,374 | 3,140 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 18h 06m | $82,157 – $117K | $129K – $166K | $135K – $179K | $24,956 | 3,466 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 56m | $94,532 – $138K | $148K – $194K | $156K – $211K | $29,024 | 5,359 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 37m | $114K – $166K | $178K – $233K | $187K – $254K | $35,015 | 7,495 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 21m | $127K – $187K | $198K – $261K | $209K – $286K | $39,313 | 8,278 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 07m | $159K – $248K | $248K – $347K | $261K – $379K | $50,899 | 10,146 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 55m | $178K – $278K | $276K – $387K | $291K – $426K | $57,045 | 12,534 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 21m | $312K – $564K | $488K – $789K | $509K – $854K | $109,506 | 26,607 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–Nice 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
Nice: where you’d land
- La Môle–Saint-Tropez Airport LFTZ
Business-aviation airport · 3,871 ft runway · 110 min to centre · customs - Nice Côte d'Azur Airport LFMN
Airport with private terminal · 9,711 ft runway · 20 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) | 11.9 h | 12,534 kg | $57,045 |
| Airline, economy | 15 h | 963 kg | Typically $1,156–$2,890 |
| Airline, first / business | 14.5 h | 3853 kg | Typically $4,816–$11,559 |
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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