Private Jet Charter Los Angeles to San Francisco — From $3,600

Routes & pricing

Los Angeles to San Francisco — price by aircraft class

Indicative one-way pricing for the 279 nm leg, cheapest cabin first. Every quote is fixed all-in before you commit — the calculator above prices your exact date in seconds.

Aircraft class	Seats	Flight time	One-way from
PistonBaron / Cessna 400 class	5	~1.3 h	$3,600
TurbopropKing Air / PC-12 class	8	~0.9 h	$7,600
Light JetCitation CJ / Phenom 300 class	7	~0.6 h	$7,800
Midsize JetLearjet 60 / Citation XLS class	8	~0.6 h	$13,400
Heavy JetGulfstream / Falcon class	14	~0.5 h	$37,800

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Fly for less

Live empty legs around Los Angeles

Repositioning flights on and around the Los Angeles–San Francisco corridor sell at up to 75% off. Inventory updates daily — if the timing fits, it is the smartest way to fly private.

Airports

Where you fly from and to

We quote against the fields that actually save you time at each end — not just the biggest airport.

Van Nuys AirportVNY

Departure — the busiest general-aviation airport in the world, minutes from the Westside.

San Francisco InternationalSFO

Arrival — full private terminals with quick access to the city and Peninsula.

The process

How booking works

Tell us the route

Calculator, WhatsApp, Telegram or a call — a live dispatcher picks it up 24/7.

Get 2–3 real options

Exact aircraft with photos, total fixed price, and empty-leg alternatives if your dates flex.

Approve — wheels up

Contract and payment are handled digitally. Catering, cars and customs are arranged by your concierge.

Good to know

Flying private from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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

One-way charter on this route starts around $3,600 on a piston and rises with cabin size — a heavy jet with a full galley costs more. The final number depends on aircraft, date and positioning; use the calculator above or message dispatch for a fixed all-in quote.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The great-circle distance is 279 nautical miles, so expect roughly 0.6 hours nonstop on a jet — faster than that on the largest cabins, a little longer on a turboprop. There is no security line, so your door-to-door time is a fraction of flying commercial.

Which aircraft is best for Los Angeles–San Francisco?

For 279 nm we usually recommend a piston as the value option, stepping up to a midsize or heavy cabin when you want more room, range or baggage. Dispatch matches the cabin to your group size and luggage automatically.

Are there empty leg flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco?

Yes. Aircraft reposition between Los Angeles and San Francisco constantly, and when one lines up with your dates the price can fall by up to 75% versus a standard charter. Live empty legs around Los Angeles are listed on this page and refreshed daily.

Can I fly Los Angeles to San Francisco today?

Often, yes. With documents ready, wheels-up from Van Nuys Airport in as little as 4 hours is realistic, and our dispatch desk runs 24/7 for same-day and next-morning departures.

Los Angeles to San Francisco — price by aircraft class

Live empty legs around Los Angeles

Where you fly from and to

How booking works

Flying private from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Your Los Angeles–San Francisco jet is closer than you think