Private jet cost
Vancouver → San Francisco Bay Area
A private flight from Vancouver to San Francisco Bay Area covers 690 nautical miles (1,278 km) and takes about 2h 10m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $10,837 – $15,401 one-way — about $3,280 per seat.
690 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 10m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.2h vs 5.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
414 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 128 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 | 2h 46m | $11,689 – $17,232 | $18,398 – $24,326 | $24,198 – $36,926 | $3,615 | 397 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 10m | $10,837 – $15,401 | $17,134 – $21,863 | $23,334 – $35,263 | $3,280 | 414 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 1h 57m | $14,035 – $20,141 | $22,284 – $28,712 | $29,784 – $45,712 | $4,272 | 697 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 1h 52m | $18,130 – $25,989 | $28,816 – $37,088 | $37,816 – $58,088 | $5,515 | 1,028 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 1h 48m | $22,000 – $31,500 | $35,000 – $45,000 | $45,500 – $70,000 | $6,688 | 1,206 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 1h 46m | $28,200 – $42,650 | $45,000 – $61,000 | $57,500 – $93,000 | $8,856 | 1,480 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 42m | $35,700 – $53,800 | $57,000 – $77,000 | $72,000 – $116K | $11,188 | 1,961 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 1h 48m | $55,800 – $96,000 | $90,000 – $138K | $111K – $203K | $18,975 | 3,875 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 Vancouver–San Francisco Bay Area non-stop
Vancouver: where you’d land
- Abbotsford International Airport CYXX
Airport with private terminal · 9,600 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs · 24h - Vancouver International Airport CYVR
Major hub · 11,500 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
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 (very light jet) | 3.2 h | 414 kg | $3,280 |
| Airline, economy | 5.4 h | 128 kg | Typically $153–$383 |
| Airline, first / business | 4.9 h | 511 kg | Typically $639–$1,533 |
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.