Private jet cost
Sydney → San Francisco Bay Area
A private flight from Sydney to San Francisco Bay Area covers 6,462 nautical miles (11,967 km) and takes about 27h 08m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $105K – $156K one-way — about $32,606 per seat.
6,462 nm
Great-circle distance
27h 08m
Flight time (turboprop)
28.1h vs 17.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,894 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1197 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 | 5 fuel stops | 27h 08m | $105K – $156K | $164K – $218K | $170K – $231K | $32,606 | 3,894 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 22h 16m | $100K – $144K | $158K – $203K | $164K – $216K | $30,532 | 4,261 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 18h 41m | $118K – $172K | $185K – $242K | $192K – $259K | $36,222 | 6,706 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 17h 14m | $144K – $210K | $225K – $295K | $234K – $316K | $44,282 | 9,484 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 51m | $164K – $240K | $256K – $336K | $266K – $361K | $50,518 | 10,616 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 48m | $192K – $301K | $299K – $419K | $311K – $451K | $61,603 | 12,392 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 14m | $234K – $365K | $364K – $509K | $379K – $548K | $74,887 | 16,350 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 06m | $376K – $683K | $587K – $954K | $608K – $1,019K | $132,424 | 32,508 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 Sydney–San Francisco Bay Area non-stop
Sydney: where you’d land
- Bankstown Airport YSBK
Business-aviation airport · 4,646 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs - Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport YSSY
Major hub · 13,000 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs
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
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 28.1 h | 3,894 kg | $32,606 |
| Airline, economy | 17.6 h | 1197 kg | Typically $1,436–$3,590 |
| Airline, first / business | 17.1 h | 4787 kg | Typically $5,984–$14,361 |
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.