Private jet cost
Washington, D.C. → San Francisco Bay Area
A private flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area covers 2,088 nautical miles (3,867 km) and takes about 5h 03m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $42,912 – $62,843 one-way — about $13,219 per seat.
2,088 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 03m
Flight time (midsize jet)
6h vs 8.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,776 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 30m | $33,492 – $49,773 | $52,357 – $69,770 | $58,157 – $82,370 | $10,408 | 1,221 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 27m | $34,794 – $49,545 | $54,914 – $70,199 | $61,114 – $83,599 | $10,542 | 1,425 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 01m | $39,393 – $57,123 | $61,989 – $80,652 | $69,489 – $97,652 | $12,065 | 2,161 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 5h 03m | $42,912 – $62,843 | $66,941 – $87,921 | $75,941 – $109K | $13,219 | 2,776 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 50m | $51,628 – $75,562 | $80,582 – $106K | $91,082 – $131K | $15,899 | 3,241 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 45m | $64,536 – $100K | $101K – $140K | $113K – $172K | $20,598 | 3,971 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 34m | $78,770 – $122K | $123K – $171K | $138K – $210K | $25,078 | 5,238 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 50m | $127K – $228K | $199K – $320K | $220K – $385K | $44,387 | 10,419 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 Washington, D.C.–San Francisco Bay Area non-stop
Washington, D.C.: where you’d land
- Manassas Regional Airport KHEF
Business-aviation airport · 6,200 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h - Washington Dulles International Airport KIAD
Major hub · 11,501 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport KDCA
Major hub · 7,169 ft runway · 10 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 (midsize jet) | 6 h | 2,776 kg | $13,219 |
| Airline, economy | 8.3 h | 387 kg | Typically $464–$1,160 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.8 h | 1547 kg | Typically $1,933–$4,640 |
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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