Private jet cost
New York → San Francisco Bay Area
A private flight from New York to San Francisco Bay Area covers 2,218 nautical miles (4,107 km) and takes about 5h 07m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $54,381 – $79,657 one-way — about $16,755 per seat.
2,218 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 07m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6.1h vs 8.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,431 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 411 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 | 2 fuel stops | 9h 43m | $38,811 – $57,362 | $60,955 – $80,796 | $66,755 – $93,396 | $12,022 | 1,395 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 48m | $36,255 – $51,683 | $57,161 – $73,149 | $63,361 – $86,549 | $10,992 | 1,492 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 20m | $41,202 – $59,814 | $64,773 – $84,364 | $72,273 – $101K | $12,627 | 2,272 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 05m | $53,064 – $76,968 | $83,484 – $109K | $92,484 – $130K | $16,254 | 3,351 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 07m | $54,381 – $79,657 | $84,818 – $111K | $95,318 – $136K | $16,755 | 3,431 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 01m | $67,950 – $106K | $106K – $148K | $119K – $180K | $21,701 | 4,202 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 50m | $82,906 – $128K | $130K – $180K | $145K – $219K | $26,412 | 5,542 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 07m | $134K – $240K | $210K – $337K | $231K – $402K | $46,748 | 11,027 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 New York–San Francisco Bay Area non-stop
New York: where you’d land
- Teterboro Airport KTEB
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Morristown Municipal Airport KMMU
Business-aviation airport · 5,999 ft runway · 55 min to centre · customs · 24h - Newark Liberty International Airport KEWR
Major hub · 11,000 ft runway · 30 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 (super-midsize jet) | 6.1 h | 3,431 kg | $16,755 |
| Airline, economy | 8.6 h | 411 kg | Typically $493–$1,232 |
| Airline, first / business | 8.1 h | 1643 kg | Typically $2,054–$4,929 |
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.