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Private Jet Charter San Francisco to Los Angeles
San Francisco to Los Angeles is a short private hop of just 279 nautical miles — about 1 h 20 min wheels-up to wheels-down. On a route this quick, a turboprop or light jet is usually the smart-money choice, and departure timing depends on current aircraft and crew availability. San Francisco is the capital of global technology; Los Angeles is the entertainment and business capital of the West Coast. TriStar checks current operator availability and provides an all-in quote for approval before booking.
Routes & pricing
San Francisco to Los Angeles — price by aircraft class
Cabin-class planning estimates for this route, shown for comparison rather than as live aircraft offers. The final all-in quote is confirmed for the requested date, airports and aircraft.
| Aircraft class | Seats | Flight time | Planning estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| PistonBaron / Cessna 400 class | 5 | ~1 h 20 min | $5,500 |
| TurbopropKing Air / PC-12 class | 8 | ~55 min | $11,200 |
| Light JetCitation CJ / Phenom 300 class | 7 | ~40 min | $17,000 |
| Midsize JetLearjet 60 / Citation XLS class | 8 | ~35 min | $18,500 |
| Heavy JetGulfstream / Falcon class | 14 | ~30 min | $35,100 |
Aircraft & airports
Which jets can fly San Francisco → Los Angeles
This leg is 279 nm. Two things decide what we can dispatch: the aircraft's range, and the runway available at each end.
| Cabin class | Runway needed | Range | San Francisco | Los Angeles | Flies this route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air / PC-12 | 3,500 ft | ✓ 1,300 nm | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| Light Jet Citation CJ / Phenom 300 | 4,500 ft | ✓ 2,000 nm | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| Midsize Jet Learjet 60 / Citation XLS | 5,500 ft | ✓ 2,900 nm | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| Heavy Jet Gulfstream / Falcon | 6,500 ft | ✓ 7,000 nm | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
The shorter of the two fields is San Francisco International Airport at 11,870 ft, so it sets the ceiling for this route. San Francisco has 6 jet-capable airports in total — if your preferred aircraft does not fit, dispatch can reposition you via Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK).
San Francisco airports
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — 10 nm from centre, 11,870 ft, heavy-jet capable
- Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) — 10 nm from centre, 10,520 ft, heavy-jet capable
- Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) — 16 nm from centre, 5,694 ft, light-jet capable
- Half Moon Bay Airport (HAF) — 16 nm from centre, 5,000 ft, light-jet capable
Los Angeles airports
- Van Nuys Airport (VNY) — 15 nm from centre, 8,001 ft, heavy-jet capable
- Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) — 9 nm from centre, 4,884 ft, light-jet capable
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — 11 nm from centre, 12,894 ft, heavy-jet capable
- Bob Hope Airport (BUR) — 11 nm from centre, 6,886 ft, midsize-jet capable
Runway figures are typical balanced-field requirements; actual limits depend on temperature, field elevation and payload, which dispatch confirms for your date.
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Fly for less
Live empty legs around San Francisco
Repositioning flights on and around the San Francisco–Los Angeles corridor can be priced below on-demand charter when the fixed timing fits. Inventory updates daily — if the timing fits, it is a useful private-flight option.
Airport intelligence
Where you fly from and to
Real runway and handling data for both ends — plus live weather at Los Angeles.
Departure — full private terminals with quick access to the city and Peninsula. 4 runways, longest 11,870 ft asphalt, elevation 13 ft.
Arrival — the busiest general-aviation airport in the world, minutes from the Westside. 2 runways, longest 8,001 ft asphalt, elevation 802 ft.
Why TriStar
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The process
How booking works
Send the route, dates and passenger count by form, WhatsApp, Telegram or phone.
Available aircraft options with photos, total quoted price, and empty-leg alternatives if your dates flex.
Contract and payment are handled digitally. Catering, cars and customs are arranged by your concierge.
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