Private charter between Arcata CA and San Francisco starts at US$10,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Arcata CA (ACV) ⇄ San Francisco (SFO) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Arcata CA and San Francisco is about 402 km (250 miles), or 217 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Arcata CA–San Francisco spans US$10,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 12m | 1h 05m – 1h 19m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 58 min | 52 min – 1h 04m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 55 min | 50 min – 1h 01m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 12m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 09m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 58 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 56 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 55 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 55 min | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 54 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 52 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
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.
What determines the price between Arcata CA and San Francisco? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Arcata CA, United States: California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport.
San Francisco, United States: San Francisco International Airport.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
See the guide range — US$10,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Arcata CA to San Francisco.
The Arcata CA to San Francisco route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 12m in the air over 402 km (250 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Arcata CA–San Francisco departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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