Private charter between Abilene and San Francisco starts at US$42,500 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Abilene (ABI) to San Francisco (SFO) and San Francisco to Abilene — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Abilene and San Francisco is about 2,140 km (1,330 miles), or 1,156 nautical miles.
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Expect US$42,500 – US$81,000 for a one-way charter between Abilene and San Francisco, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 05m | 2h 47m – 3h 24m | US$42,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 52m | 2h 35m – 3h 09m | US$58,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 05m | US$42,500 – US$59,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 03m | US$47,000 – US$65,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 55m | US$51,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 52m | US$58,000 – US$81,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 52m | US$64,000 – US$89,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 55m | US$69,500 – US$97,000 | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Jet charter costs between Abilene and San Francisco are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Abilene, United States: Abilene Regional Airport and Albany Municipal Airport.
San Francisco, United States: San Francisco International Airport, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, Moffett Federal Airfield, Half Moon Bay Airport, Hayward Executive Airport and Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Observed traffic points to an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate, on the departures logged so far.
Abilene→San Francisco runs about 32 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene → San Francisco | 6 | 187 min | 163 min | |
| San Francisco → Abilene | 14 | 155 min | 141 min | Cessna Citation 10 (5), Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
20 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
20 business-aviation flights were tracked between Abilene and San Francisco from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.4 a week, on 19 separate days.
100% were jets and 0% turboprops. 6 flights set out from the Abilene side and 14 from the San Francisco side.
Busiest full month: September 2025 (3 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Tuesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Abilene | Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) – 20 flights |
| San Francisco | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – 10 flights; Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) – 7 flights; Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) – 2 flights; Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) – 1 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Abilene Regional Airport | San Francisco International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KABI / ABI | KSFO / SFO |
| Longest hard runway | 7,208 ft | 11,870 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,791 ft | 13 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 4,008 ft spare |
2,180 km 495 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 4,308 ft spare |
2,410 km 265 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 3,708 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,025 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,930 ft spare |
3,650 km 975 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 3,008 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,225 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,632 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,925 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,278 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,251 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,308 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,725 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2,516 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,545 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,768 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,725 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,908 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,125 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,418 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,725 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,208 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,585 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,408 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,437 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,208 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,285 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,408 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,270 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Albany Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 52 km) · Coleman Municipal Airport (4,506 ft, 69 km) · Elmdale Airpark (2,950 ft, 5 km) · Abilene Executive Airpark · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (10,520 ft, 18 km) · Moffett Federal Airfield (9,197 ft, 37 km) · Half Moon Bay Airport (5,000 ft, 16 km) · Hayward Executive Airport (5,694 ft, 23 km)
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Abilene and San Francisco.
We publish the price band (US$42,500 – US$81,000) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Demand on Abilene–San Francisco comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$42,500 – US$81,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 3h 05m gate to gate across the 2,140 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Abilene–San Francisco charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Abilene–San Francisco charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: San Francisco to Abilene runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 20 business-aviation flights between Abilene and San Francisco – about 0.4 a week, flown on 19 different days. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week and September 2025 the busiest full month (3 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) – 20 flights on the Abilene side, and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – 10 flights; Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) – 7 flights; Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) – 2 flights; Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) – 1 flights on the San Francisco side.
100% of the tracked flights were jets and 0% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation 10.
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