Fly private between Boston and San Francisco from US$98,000 for a super midsize jet (Challenger 350). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Boston (BOS) to San Francisco (SFO), and from San Francisco (SFO) back to Boston (BOS).
As the crow flies, Boston to San Francisco is roughly 4,341 kilometres — 2,697 miles, or 2,344 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Boston to San Francisco (and San Francisco to Boston) ranges from US$98,000 for a super midsize jet like the Challenger 350, up to US$239,500 for a heavy jet such as the Challenger 605. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. With seating for 12-16, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Midsize Jet · rec. | 5h 23m | 4h 51m – 5h 55m | US$98,000 | 9-12 |
| Heavy Jet | 5h 23m | 4h 51m – 5h 55m | US$132,500 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 5h 23m | US$98,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 5h 23m | US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 5h 30m | US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 5h 23m | US$132,500 – US$185,500 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 5h 13m | US$146,000 – US$200,000 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 5h 13m | US$159,000 – US$200,000 | 13-16 |
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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Boston–San Francisco charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Boston, United States: Boston Logan International Airport, Beverly Regional Airport, Laurence G Hanscom Field, Lawrence Municipal Airport, Nashua Airport / Boire Field and North Central State 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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Boston: Bedford (BED), Boston (BOS), Nashua (ASH); San Francisco: San Jose (SJC), San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK), Hayward (HWD), Mountain View (NUQ).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 15:00 UTC.
Boston→San Francisco runs about 59 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Fri is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston → San Francisco | 88 | 352 min | 307 min | Bombardier Challenger 350 (16), Gulfstream G650 (10), Bombardier Challenger (10), Gulfstream 4 (7) |
| San Francisco → Boston | 112 | 293 min | — | Bombardier Challenger (13), Bombardier Challenger 350 (10), Gulfstream 4 (10), Gulfstream G650 (9) |
200 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Boston Logan International Airport | San Francisco International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KBOS / BOS | KSFO / SFO |
| Longest hard runway | 10,083 ft | 11,870 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 20 ft | 13 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,583 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,727 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,805 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,777 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,883 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,527 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,507 ft spare |
4,600 km 827 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,153 ft spare |
5,926 km 499 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,183 ft spare |
6,400 km 973 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,391 ft spare |
7,220 km 1,793 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,643 ft spare |
7,400 km 1,973 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,783 ft spare |
7,800 km 2,373 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,293 ft spare |
7,400 km 1,973 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,083 ft spare |
14,260 km 8,833 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,283 ft spare |
11,112 km 5,685 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,083 ft spare |
12,960 km 7,533 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,283 ft spare |
11,945 km 6,518 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
2 further aircraft are omitted: they would need more than one fuel stop over 4,341 km.
Alternates within range: Beverly Regional Airport (5,001 ft, 26 km) · Laurence G Hanscom Field (7,011 ft, 26 km) · Lawrence Municipal Airport (5,001 ft, 41 km) · Nashua Airport / Boire Field (6,000 ft, 62 km) · 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)
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 4,341 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Guide pricing on Boston–San Francisco is published clearly: US$98,000 – US$239,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Demand on Boston–San Francisco comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$98,000 – US$239,500 one-way — from a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 5h 23m gate to gate over 4,341 km (2,697 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Super Midsize Jet, Heavy Jet. We lead with a super midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Boston–San Francisco departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Boston–San Francisco charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: San Francisco to Boston runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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