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Private jet cost · San Francisco, CA

San Francisco private jet charter

Reviewed by Israel Slodowitz, Founder & CEO, CRAFT · Updated

From to in the jet the route calls for.

One way · estimate

$9.5k–$11.5k

San Francisco to Las Vegas in a light jet, about 1h 15m nonstop. Round trip about $18.5k–$23.5k.

Distance
413 mi
Block speed
390 kt
Rates
17 as of Oct 2

Popular trips from San Francisco

One way, estimated. Estimates, not quotes: how we estimate

210
destinations
3 airports:
SFO, OAK, SJC
CRAFT card $12,950/hr,
fuel and FET included

Illustration, not a photograph: an AI-generated image of San Francisco, CA.

Destination guide

San Francisco for private flyers: airports, seasons and events

Bay Area trips are mostly business: tech, venture capital and life sciences, with big conference weeks that fill hotels and ramps. SFO, OAK and SJC all handle airline traffic, so the choice usually comes down to which side of the bay you are going to and the time of day. San Jose has a nighttime noise curfew; Oakland handles general aviation at its North Field.

Private jet airports near San Francisco

  • SFO

    San Francisco International Airport

    Runway 11,870 ft · control tower · U.S. Customs by prior arrangement · 11 mi from downtown, straight line

    Suits: By runway length: every jet size, large-cabin included.

    Closest to the city and the Peninsula. The FAA designates SFO an IATA Level 2 airport with a schedule review process for airline flights, and the airport runs a noise abatement office for operators.Sources: govinfo.gov, nfdc.faa.gov

  • OAK

    Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport

    Runway 10,520 ft · control tower · U.S. Customs by prior arrangement · 11 mi from downtown, straight line

    Suits: By runway length: every jet size, large-cabin included.

    Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport centers general aviation at its North Field, where two FBOs provide fueling, hangar space and customs handling. A 24-hour noise abatement procedure asks jets to use Runway 12/30.Sources: iflyoak.com, nfdc.faa.gov

  • SJC

    Mineta San Jose International Airport

    Runway 11,000 ft · control tower · U.S. Customs by prior arrangement · 39 mi from downtown, straight line

    Suits: By runway length: every jet size, large-cabin included.

    San Jose Mineta serves Silicon Valley. It has a noise-based curfew: Stage II aircraft may not operate 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and only Stage III jets at or below 89.0 EPNdB may operate 11:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with fines for violations.Source: flysanjose.com

In our order of preference for a private flight; routes on this page are priced from SFO. The airport changes the price, so ask about each. Each airport's page has its runways, customs and which jets fit. “Suits” is our rule of thumb from runway length and elevation: weight, temperature and the jet's own numbers decide it on the day.

When to go

Demand follows the business and conference calendar more than the weather. January (J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference) and September (Dreamforce) are the big convention weeks.Sources: jpmorgan.com, salesforce.com

Events calendar: when San Francisco fills up

  • J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conferencemid-January

    An invitation-only investor conference that brings the life sciences industry to San Francisco for one week. Book aircraft and hotels early. (jpmorgan.com)

  • DreamforceSeptember

    Salesforce's annual conference in San Francisco. One of the city's largest convention weeks. (salesforce.com)

Typical flight times

  • To Los Angeles1h 00m
  • To New York5h 30m
  • To Reno45m
  • To Orange County1h 10m
  • To Las Vegas1h 15m
  • To Santa Barbara55m
  • To Palm Springs1h 15m
  • To Scottsdale1h 45m

One way, on the jet size each trip usually calls for, from San Francisco.

Good to know before you book

  • For late-night arrivals in Silicon Valley, check SJC's curfew first: from 11:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. only Stage III jets rated at or below 89.0 EPNdB may operate.
Source: flysanjose.com

Runway, elevation, tower and customs: FAA airport data (NASR, cycle 2026-10-01) for U.S. airports, OurAirports elsewhere. Distances from GeoNames city centers. Events and airport notes checked October 2026; dates move, so confirm with the organizer.

Everywhere from San Francisco

Where a private jet flies from San Francisco

Private jet charter flights from San Francisco run about $7.5k–$10k one way to Los Angeles (1h 00m, light jet) and $65k–$71k to New York (5h 30m, super-midsize jet). A typical 2-hour trip comes to about $19k–$21k in a midsize jet. Estimates from 16 companies' published jet card rates, checked October 2, 2026.

2h3h4h5h6hScottsdaleChicagoAtlantaNew YorkMiamiBostonSFO
One way, est.Under $15k$15k to $30k$30k to $50k$50k to $80k$80k and upHover or tap a dot for its estimate; click it, or tap it again, to open the route. Rings: midsize flight time by the hour. 23 farther destinations off the map.

Nonstop range by jet size

A midsize jet (about 2,000 nm, e.g. Citation XLS) flies 113 of 210 destinations nonstop.

destinations
210
nonstop in a light jet
86
nonstop in a super-midsize
192

Every dot is a route: hover or tap one for its estimate, and open it for every option. The same routes are in the full list below, and the search at the top of the page prices any pair.

The question everyone asks

How much is a 1, 2, 3 or 5-hour private jet flight from San Francisco?

Estimated cost of a private jet flight by length and jet size, from published hourly rates
Flight timeLighte.g. Phenom 300Midsizee.g. Citation XLSSuper-mide.g. Challenger 350Largee.g. Challenger 605
1 hourTo Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Orange County$7.5k–$9.5k$9.5k–$10.5k$12k–$13k$14.5k–$16.5k
2 hoursTo Vail, Aspen, Jackson Hole$15k–$19k$19k–$21k$24k–$26k$29k–$33k
3 hoursTo Los Cabos, Oklahoma City, Midland$23k–$29k$28k–$32k$36k–$39k$43k–$49.5k
5 hoursTo Washington, DC, Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham$38k–$48k$46.5k–$53k$60k–$65k$72k–$83k

Hours of flying times the middle half of published hourly rates, with the 7.5% FET added where a company says tax is extra or doesn't say, and an estimated fuel surcharge where one applies but isn't published, before minimums and fees. Examples are routes from San Francisco at about that time on the jet size each calls for. Private jet cost per hour, explained

Flying from San Francisco

Picks from the numbers

Each card says how it was chosen. Estimates are one way, on the jet size each trip calls for.

  • Lowest estimates on this page

    • San Luis Obispo$5.5k–$7k
    • Reno$5.5k–$7k
    • Mammoth Lakes$5.5k–$7k

    Lowest one-way estimates, trips over 150 nautical miles. Not a market price.

  • Getaways under 2h 30m

    Resorts, beaches and ski towns within 2h 30m on the jet size each calls for.

  • Longest nonstop

    • IndianapolisLight · 4h 35m
    • Santo DomingoSuper-mid · 7h 15m

    Farthest route each size flies without a fuel stop, by our conservative range assumptions.

  • Crosses a border

    64 routes

    • Los CabosLight nonstop
    • NassauSuper-mid nonstop
    • TortolaLarge nonstop

    International routes on this page. Customs at an airport of entry and passports for everyone.

Cost against time

Every route from San Francisco, by cost and flight time

The bill is roughly hours times the rate, so cost climbs with time, and steps up where a trip needs a bigger jet. Minimums make the shortest hops cost more than their flight time.

Light jetMidsize jetSuper-midsize jetLarge jetCRAFT card, super-midsize Challenger 350
$0$50k$100k$150k0h2h4h6h8hFlight time, one way2-hour daily minimumNew YorkLas Vegas
One-way estimates for 210 routes from San Francisco. Each dot is the middle of a route's range on the jet size it calls for. The gold line is CRAFT's super-midsize card at $12,950/hr (fuel and FET included), billed at least 2 hours a day: compare it with the super-midsize dots, not with smaller jets.

What else moves the bill (tax, minimums, peak days, repositioning) is on every route page under What the number leaves out.

Weekend ideas

Weekends from San Francisco, by theme

Places we price within about 4h 30m, nearest first. One way, estimated; the clock change is the destination against San Francisco.

Mountains and ski towns

  • Lake Tahoe$5k–$6.5k40m light · clock unchanged
  • Sun Valley$12k–$15.5k1h 35m light · clock +1 h
  • Jackson Hole$14.5k–$18.5k1h 55m light · clock +1 h
  • Telluride$15.5k–$20k2h 05m light · clock +1 h

Beaches and islands

  • Los Cabos$27k–$30.5k2h 55m midsize · clock +1 to 0 h
  • Puerto Vallarta$32.5k–$37.5k3h 30m midsize · clock +2 to +1 h

Golf and desert

Range

How far a private jet flies nonstop from San Francisco

  • Light jet

    86of 210 nonstop

    Farthest: Indianapolis, South Bend

  • Midsize jet

    113of 210 nonstop

    Farthest: Charlotte, Augusta

  • Super-midsize jet

    192of 210 nonstop

    Farthest: Santo Domingo, Santiago

  • Large jet

    210of 210 nonstop

    Farthest: Trinidad, Barbados

Practical ranges we assume: light 1,700 nm, midsize 2,000, super-midsize 3,000, large 4,000. Conservative on purpose; payload, winds and runway length decide it on the day.

Every route

Every private jet route from and to San Francisco

One-way estimates by jet size, grouped by region, nearest first. Flight time is for the jet size each trip usually calls for; “nonstop in” is the smallest size that makes it without a stop; the clock is the time difference at the other end.

Private jet routes from San Francisco

West Coast14 routes

Private jet routes from San Francisco, West Coast: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
San Francisco to FresnoFresno, CA40m light · nonstop in light40mlightLightSame$5k–$6.5k$6k–$6.5k$7.5k–$8k$8.5k–$10k$5k–$6.5k
San Francisco to Lake TahoeLake Tahoe, CA40m light · nonstop in light40mlightLightSame$5k–$6.5k$6k–$7k$7.5k–$8.5k$9k–$10.5k$5k–$6.5k
San Francisco to San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA45m light · nonstop in light45mlightLightSame$5.5k–$7k$6.5k–$7.5k$8k–$9k$9.5k–$11k$5.5k–$7k
San Francisco to Mammoth LakesMammoth Lakes, CA45m light · nonstop in light45mlightLightSame$5.5k–$7k$6.5k–$7.5k$8k–$9k$9.5k–$11k$5.5k–$7k
San Francisco to BakersfieldBakersfield, CA50m light · nonstop in light50mlightLightSame$6.5k–$8k$7.5k–$8.5k$9.5k–$10k$11k–$12.5k$6.5k–$8k

Southwest8 routes

Private jet routes from San Francisco, Southwest: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
San Francisco to RenoReno, NV45m light · nonstop in light45mlightLightSame$5.5k–$7k$6.5k–$7.5k$8k–$9k$9.5k–$11k$5.5k–$7k
San Francisco to Las VegasLas Vegas, NV1h 15m light · nonstop in light1h 15mlightLightSame$9.5k–$11.5k$11k–$12.5k$13.5k–$15k$16k–$18k$9.5k–$11.5k
San Francisco to SedonaSedona, AZ1h 40m light · nonstop in light · +1 to 0 h1h 40mlightLight+1 to 0 h$13k–$16k$15k–$17k$18.5k–$20k$21.5k–$24.5k$13k–$16k
San Francisco to ScottsdaleScottsdale, AZ1h 45m light · nonstop in light · +1 to 0 h1h 45mlightLight+1 to 0 h$13.5k–$17k$15.5k–$17.5k$19k–$21k$22.5k–$25.5k$13.5k–$17k
San Francisco to TucsonTucson, AZ2h 00m light · nonstop in light · +1 to 0 h2h 00mlightLight+1 to 0 h$15k–$19k$17.5k–$20k$21.5k–$23.5k$25k–$29k$15k–$19k

Mountain West17 routes

Private jet routes from San Francisco, Mountain West: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
San Francisco to BoiseBoise, ID1h 30m light · nonstop in light · +1 h1h 30mlightLight+1 h$11k–$14k$13k–$15k$16k–$17.5k$19k–$21.5k$11k–$14k
San Francisco to Sun ValleySun Valley, ID1h 35m light · nonstop in light · +1 h1h 35mlightLight+1 h$12k–$15.5k$14.5k–$16k$17.5k–$19.5k$20.5k–$23.5k$12k–$15.5k
San Francisco to Salt Lake CitySalt Lake City, UT1h 40m light · nonstop in light · +1 h1h 40mlightLight+1 h$12.5k–$15.5k$14.5k–$16.5k$18k–$19.5k$21k–$24k$12.5k–$15.5k
San Francisco to Park CityPark City, UT1h 40m light · nonstop in light · +1 h1h 40mlightLight+1 h$13k–$16k$15k–$17k$18.5k–$20k$21.5k–$24.5k$13k–$16k
San Francisco to Jackson HoleJackson Hole, WY1h 55m light · nonstop in light · +1 h1h 55mlightLight+1 h$14.5k–$18.5k$17.5k–$19.5k$21.5k–$23k$25k–$28.5k$14.5k–$18.5k

Canada13 routes

Private jet routes from San Francisco, Canada: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
San Francisco to VictoriaVictoria, Canada2h 00m light · nonstop in light2h 00mlightLightSame$15k–$19.5k$18k–$20k$22k–$24k$25.5k–$29.5k$15k–$19.5k
San Francisco to VancouverVancouver, Canada2h 05m light · nonstop in light2h 05mlightLightSame$16k–$20k$18.5k–$21k$23k–$25k$26.5k–$30.5k$16k–$20k
San Francisco to KelownaKelowna, Canada2h 15m light · nonstop in light2h 15mlightLightSame$17k–$21.5k$20k–$22k$24.5k–$26.5k$28.5k–$32.5k$17k–$21.5k
San Francisco to CalgaryCalgary, Canada2h 25m midsize · nonstop in light · +1 h2h 25mmidsizeLight+1 h$19.5k–$24.5k$23k–$25.5k$28k–$30.5k$32.5k–$37.5k$23k–$25.5k
San Francisco to EdmontonEdmonton, Canada2h 40m midsize · nonstop in light · +1 h2h 40mmidsizeLight+1 h$22k–$28k$25.5k–$28.5k$31.5k–$34.5k$36.5k–$42k$25.5k–$28.5k

Texas and Oklahoma11 routes

Private jet routes from San Francisco, Texas and Oklahoma: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
San Francisco to El PasoEl Paso, TX2h 20m midsize · nonstop in light · +1 h2h 20mmidsizeLight+1 h$19k–$24k$22.5k–$25k$27.5k–$30k$32k–$36.5k$22.5k–$25k
San Francisco to AmarilloAmarillo, TX2h 40m midsize · nonstop in light · +2 h2h 40mmidsizeLight+2 h$22k–$27.5k$25.5k–$28.5k$31.5k–$34.5k$36.5k–$42k$25.5k–$28.5k
San Francisco to LubbockLubbock, TX2h 45m midsize · nonstop in light · +2 h2h 45mmidsizeLight+2 h$22.5k–$28.5k$26k–$29k$32k–$35k$37k–$42.5k$26k–$29k
San Francisco to MidlandMidland, TX2h 50m midsize · nonstop in light · +2 h2h 50mmidsizeLight+2 h$22.5k–$29k$26k–$29.5k$32.5k–$35.5k$38k–$43.5k$26k–$29.5k
San Francisco to Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, OK3h 10m midsize · nonstop in light · +2 h3h 10mmidsizeLight+2 h$25.5k–$32.5k$29.5k–$33.5k$37k–$40k$42.5k–$49k$29.5k–$33.5k

Mexico14 routes

Private jet routes from San Francisco, Mexico: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
San Francisco to Los CabosLos Cabos, Mexico2h 55m midsize · nonstop in light · +1 to 0 h2h 55mmidsizeLight+1 to 0 h$23.5k–$29.5k$27k–$30.5k$33.5k–$36.5k$39k–$45k$27k–$30.5k
San Francisco to MonterreyMonterrey, Mexico3h 30m midsize · nonstop in light · +2 to +1 h3h 30mmidsizeLight+2 to +1 h$28.5k–$36k$32.5k–$37k$40.5k–$44.5k$47k–$54k$32.5k–$37k
San Francisco to Puerto VallartaPuerto Vallarta, Mexico3h 30m midsize · nonstop in light · +2 to +1 h3h 30mmidsizeLight+2 to +1 h$28.5k–$36k$32.5k–$37.5k$41k–$45k$47.5k–$55k$32.5k–$37.5k
San Francisco to GuadalajaraGuadalajara, Mexico3h 40m midsize · nonstop in light · +2 to +1 h3h 40mmidsizeLight+2 to +1 h$30k–$38k$34.5k–$39k$43k–$47k$50k–$57k$34.5k–$39k
San Francisco to LeónLeón, Mexico3h 50m midsize · nonstop in light · +2 to +1 h3h 50mmidsizeLight+2 to +1 h$31k–$39.5k$35.5k–$40.5k$44.5k–$48.5k$51k–$59k$35.5k–$40.5k

Midwest20 routes

Private jet routes from San Francisco, Midwest: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
San Francisco to WichitaWichita, KS3h 05m midsize · nonstop in light · +2 h3h 05mmidsizeLight+2 h$25.5k–$32k$29k–$33k$36.5k–$39.5k$42k–$48.5k$29k–$33k
San Francisco to Sioux FallsSioux Falls, SD3h 10m midsize · nonstop in light · +2 h3h 10mmidsizeLight+2 h$26k–$33k$29.5k–$34k$37.5k–$40.5k$43k–$49.5k$29.5k–$34k
San Francisco to OmahaOmaha, NE3h 15m midsize · nonstop in light · +2 h3h 15mmidsizeLight+2 h$26.5k–$33.5k$30.5k–$34.5k$38k–$41.5k$44k–$51k$30.5k–$34.5k
San Francisco to FargoFargo, ND3h 20m midsize · nonstop in light · +2 h3h 20mmidsizeLight+2 h$27k–$34k$30.5k–$35k$38.5k–$42k$44.5k–$51k$30.5k–$35k
San Francisco to Kansas CityKansas City, MO3h 25m midsize · nonstop in light · +2 h3h 25mmidsizeLight+2 h$27.5k–$35k$31.5k–$36k$39.5k–$43k$46k–$53k$31.5k–$36k

Hawaii and Alaska8 routes

Private jet routes from San Francisco, Hawaii and Alaska: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
San Francisco to JuneauJuneau, AK3h 30m midsize · nonstop in light · −1 h3h 30mmidsizeLight−1 h$28k–$36k$32.5k–$37k$40.5k–$44.5k$47k–$54k$32.5k–$37k
San Francisco to AnchorageAnchorage, AK4h 30m midsize · nonstop in midsize · −1 h4h 30mmidsizeMidsize−1 h$38.5k–$49k+1 stop$41.5k–$47.5k$52k–$57k$60k–$69k$41.5k–$47.5k
San Francisco to FairbanksFairbanks, AK4h 40m super-mid · nonstop in midsize · −1 h4h 40msuper-midMidsize−1 h$41k–$52k+1 stop$44k–$50k$55k–$61k$64k–$73k$55k–$61k
San Francisco to MauiMaui, HI5h 00m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · −2 to −3 h5h 00msuper-midSuper-mid−2 to −3 h––$59k–$66k$69k–$79k$59k–$66k
San Francisco to KonaKona, HI5h 05m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · −2 to −3 h5h 05msuper-midSuper-mid−2 to −3 h––$60k–$67k$70k–$80k$60k–$67k

Southeast25 routes

Private jet routes from San Francisco, Southeast: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
San Francisco to BentonvilleBentonville, AR3h 30m midsize · nonstop in light · +2 h3h 30mmidsizeLight+2 h$28.5k–$36k$32.5k–$37k$41k–$44.5k$47.5k–$54k$32.5k–$37k
San Francisco to ShreveportShreveport, LA3h 45m midsize · nonstop in light · +2 h3h 45mmidsizeLight+2 h$30k–$38k$34.5k–$39.5k$43.5k–$47k$50k–$57k$34.5k–$39.5k
San Francisco to Little RockLittle Rock, AR3h 45m midsize · nonstop in light · +2 h3h 45mmidsizeLight+2 h$31k–$39k$35k–$40k$44.5k–$48k$51k–$59k$35k–$40k
San Francisco to MemphisMemphis, TN4h 00m midsize · nonstop in light · +2 h4h 00mmidsizeLight+2 h$33k–$41.5k$37.5k–$42.5k$47k–$51k$54k–$62k$37.5k–$42.5k
San Francisco to Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA4h 05m midsize · nonstop in light · +2 h4h 05mmidsizeLight+2 h$33.5k–$42.5k$38.5k–$43.5k$48k–$52k$56k–$64k$38.5k–$43.5k

Florida17 routes

Private jet routes from San Francisco, Florida: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
San Francisco to PensacolaPensacola, FL4h 30m super-mid · nonstop in midsize · +2 h4h 30msuper-midMidsize+2 h$39.5k–$50k+1 stop$42.5k–$48.5k$53k–$58k$62k–$71k$53k–$58k
San Francisco to DestinDestin, FL4h 30m super-mid · nonstop in midsize · +2 h4h 30msuper-midMidsize+2 h$40k–$51k+1 stop$43k–$49k$54k–$59k$63k–$72k$54k–$59k
San Francisco to TallahasseeTallahassee, FL4h 45m super-mid · nonstop in midsize · +3 h4h 45msuper-midMidsize+3 h$42k–$53k+1 stop$45.5k–$52k$57k–$62k$66k–$76k$57k–$62k
San Francisco to GainesvilleGainesville, FL5h 05m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +3 h5h 05msuper-midSuper-mid+3 h$44.5k–$56k+1 stop$51k–$58k+1 stop$60k–$66k$70k–$80k$60k–$66k
San Francisco to JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL5h 05m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +3 h5h 05msuper-midSuper-mid+3 h$44.5k–$56k+1 stop$51k–$58k+1 stop$61k–$66k$70k–$80k$61k–$66k

Northeast19 routes

Private jet routes from San Francisco, Northeast: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
San Francisco to PittsburghPittsburgh, PA4h 50m super-mid · nonstop in midsize · +3 h4h 50msuper-midMidsize+3 h$42.5k–$54k+1 stop$46k–$52k$58k–$63k$67k–$77k$58k–$63k
San Francisco to BuffaloBuffalo, NY4h 55m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +3 h4h 55msuper-midSuper-mid+3 h$43.5k–$55k+1 stop$50k–$57k+1 stop$59k–$64k$68k–$78k$59k–$64k
San Francisco to RochesterRochester, NY5h 05m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +3 h5h 05msuper-midSuper-mid+3 h$44.5k–$56k+1 stop$51k–$58k+1 stop$60k–$66k$70k–$80k$60k–$66k
San Francisco to PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA5h 25m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +3 h5h 25msuper-midSuper-mid+3 h$47.5k–$60k+1 stop$54k–$62k+1 stop$64k–$70k$74k–$85k$64k–$70k
San Francisco to AlbanyAlbany, NY5h 30m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +3 h5h 30msuper-midSuper-mid+3 h$48k–$60k+1 stop$55k–$62k+1 stop$65k–$71k$75k–$86k$65k–$71k

Mid-Atlantic4 routes

Private jet routes from San Francisco, Mid-Atlantic: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
San Francisco to Washington, DCWashington, DC5h 10m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +3 h5h 10msuper-midSuper-mid+3 h$45.5k–$58k+1 stop$52k–$59k+1 stop$62k–$67k$71k–$82k$62k–$67k
San Francisco to RichmondRichmond, VA5h 15m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +3 h5h 15msuper-midSuper-mid+3 h$46k–$58k+1 stop$53k–$60k+1 stop$63k–$68k$72k–$83k$63k–$68k
San Francisco to BaltimoreBaltimore, MD5h 15m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +3 h5h 15msuper-midSuper-mid+3 h$46k–$58k+1 stop$53k–$60k+1 stop$63k–$68k$72k–$83k$63k–$68k
San Francisco to NorfolkNorfolk, VA5h 25m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +3 h5h 25msuper-midSuper-mid+3 h$47k–$60k+1 stop$54k–$61k+1 stop$64k–$70k$74k–$85k$64k–$70k

Central America8 routes

Private jet routes from San Francisco, Central America: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
San Francisco to Belize CityBelize City, Belize5h 20m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +2 to +1 h5h 20msuper-midSuper-mid+2 to +1 h$46.5k–$59k+1 stop$53k–$61k+1 stop$63k–$70k$73k–$84k$63k–$70k
San Francisco to Guatemala CityGuatemala City, Guatemala5h 25m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +2 to +1 h5h 25msuper-midSuper-mid+2 to +1 h$47k–$60k+1 stop$54k–$62k+1 stop$64k–$70k$74k–$85k$64k–$70k
San Francisco to RoatánRoatán, Honduras5h 35m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +2 to +1 h5h 35msuper-midSuper-mid+2 to +1 h$49k–$62k+1 stop$56k–$64k+1 stop$66k–$73k$77k–$89k$66k–$73k
San Francisco to San SalvadorSan Salvador, El Salvador5h 40m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +2 to +1 h5h 40msuper-midSuper-mid+2 to +1 h$49k–$62k+1 stop$56k–$64k+1 stop$67k–$74k$78k–$89k$67k–$74k
San Francisco to ManaguaManagua, Nicaragua6h 05m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +2 to +1 h6h 05msuper-midSuper-mid+2 to +1 h$53k–$67k+1 stop$60k–$69k+1 stop$72k–$79k$83k–$96k$72k–$79k

Bahamas, Caribbean and Bermuda32 routes

Private jet routes from San Francisco, Bahamas, Caribbean and Bermuda: flight time, smallest jet that flies it nonstop, time difference and estimated one-way cost by jet size
RouteFlight timeNonstop inClockLightMidsizeSuper-midLargeOne way, est.
San Francisco to BiminiBimini, Bahamas5h 40m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +3 h5h 40msuper-midSuper-mid+3 h$49k–$62k+1 stop$56k–$64k+1 stop$67k–$73k$78k–$89k$67k–$73k
San Francisco to Grand BahamaGrand Bahama, Bahamas5h 40m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +3 h5h 40msuper-midSuper-mid+3 h$49.5k–$62k+1 stop$56k–$64k+1 stop$67k–$73k$78k–$89k$67k–$73k
San Francisco to AbacoAbaco, Bahamas5h 50m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +3 h5h 50msuper-midSuper-mid+3 h$51k–$64k+1 stop$58k–$66k+1 stop$70k–$76k$80k–$92k$70k–$76k
San Francisco to NassauNassau, Bahamas5h 55m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +3 h5h 55msuper-midSuper-mid+3 h$51k–$65k+1 stop$59k–$67k+1 stop$70k–$76k$81k–$93k$70k–$76k
San Francisco to Grand CaymanGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands5h 55m super-mid · nonstop in super-mid · +3 to +2 h5h 55msuper-midSuper-mid+3 to +2 h$51k–$65k+1 stop$59k–$67k+1 stop$70k–$77k$81k–$93k$70k–$77k

CRAFT Fleet Jet Card

What 25 card hours buy from San Francisco

The 25-hour CRAFT Fleet Jet Card is $323,750 at $12,950 an hour, fuel and FET included, on a Challenger 300 or 350. It bills flight time plus 12 minutes of taxi a leg, at least 2 hours a day, with no per-leg minimum.

No ferry or repositioning fees anywhere in the lower 48. The Caribbean, Mexico and Canada add repositioning at $4,000 an hour plus handling; Hawaii and Alaska are quoted per trip.

Round trips here fly out and back on different days, each day with its own minimum. Peak days and short-notice callout cost more.

The card, rate by rate

San Francisco private jet charter: questions

How much does a private jet from San Francisco cost?

About $7,500 to $10,000 one way to Los Angeles on a light jet; $13,500 to $17,000 one way to Scottsdale on a light jet; $65,000 to $71,000 one way to New York on a super-midsize jet. Across all 210 destinations we price from San Francisco, one-way estimates run from about $5,000 (Fresno) to $139,000 (Barbados). These are estimates from published jet card rates times the flight time, not quotes: minimums, peak days and airport fees change the final price.

How much is a 2-hour private jet flight from San Francisco?

About $15,000 to $19,000 in a light jet, $19,000 to $21,000 in a midsize jet, $24,000 to $26,000 in a super-midsize jet, $29,000 to $33,000 in a large jet: two hours times the published hourly rates, before minimums. About two hours from San Francisco: Vail, Aspen and Jackson Hole.

How much is a private jet from San Francisco to Vegas?

About $9,500 to $11,500 one way on a light jet, 1 hour 15 minutes nonstop for 413 miles. A round trip on different days is about twice that. An estimate from published rates, not a quote.

How much is a private jet from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

About $7,500 to $10,000 one way on a light jet, 1 hour nonstop for 321 miles. A round trip on different days is about twice that. An estimate from published rates, not a quote.

Where do private jets fly from in San Francisco?

We price San Francisco from SFO (San Francisco International Airport), then OAK (Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport) and SJC (Mineta San Jose International Airport), in our order of preference for a private flight. The airport changes the price and the drive, so ask about each when you book.

How far can a private jet fly nonstop from San Francisco?

By our conservative range assumptions, a light jet (about 1,700 nautical miles) reaches 86 of 210 destinations, the farthest being Indianapolis; a midsize jet (about 2,000 nautical miles) reaches 113 of 210 destinations, the farthest being Charlotte; a super-midsize jet (about 3,000 nautical miles) reaches 192 of 210 destinations, the farthest being Santo Domingo; a large jet (about 4,000 nautical miles) reaches 210 of 210 destinations, the farthest being Trinidad. Beyond that, plan a fuel stop. Payload, winds and runway length decide it on the day.

What's the lowest-cost way to fly private from San Francisco?

Fly the smallest jet that makes the trip nonstop (a light jet covers 86 of these routes), avoid peak days, and compare one-way pricing with a round trip. A jet card fixes the hourly rate ahead of time; compare cards within one jet size. For a super-midsize jet, CRAFT's is $12,950 an hour on the 25-hour card, fuel and FET included, on a Challenger 350. Empty legs and shared flights exist, but they run on someone else's schedule. No estimate here is a guaranteed price.

Can I fly private from San Francisco to Mexico or the Caribbean?

Yes. 64 of the routes on this page cross a border, including Los Cabos (2h 55m, nonstop in a light jet), Nassau (5h 55m, nonstop in a super-midsize jet) and Tortola (7h 25m, nonstop in a large jet). An international flight clears customs at an airport of entry and everyone needs a passport. CRAFT's card rate covers the lower 48; Caribbean, Mexico and Canada trips add repositioning at $4,000 an hour plus handling.

Which Bay Area airport is best for a private jet?

SFO is closest to San Francisco and the Peninsula, OAK suits the East Bay and has a dedicated general aviation North Field, and SJC is closest to Silicon Valley. All three also handle airline traffic.

Does San Jose airport have a curfew?

Yes. Stage II aircraft may not operate from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and between 11:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. only quieter Stage III jets at or below 89.0 EPNdB may operate. Violations carry a $2,500 fine.

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