Private charter between Crescent City and San Francisco starts at US$10,000 aboard a very light jet.
We fly Crescent City (CEC) ⇄ San Francisco (SFO) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Crescent City to San Francisco is roughly 489 kilometres — 304 miles, or 264 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Crescent City to San Francisco (and San Francisco to Crescent City) ranges from US$10,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$15,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 05m | 59 min – 1h 12m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 23m | 1h 15m – 1h 31m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 05m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 03m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 02m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 02m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 00m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 58 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 23m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 18m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Crescent City 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:
Crescent City, United States: Jack Mc Namara Field 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.
| Jack Mc Namara Field Airport | San Francisco International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCEC / CEC | KSFO / SFO |
| Longest hard runway | 5,002 ft | 11,870 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 61 ft | 13 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,502 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,188 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,002 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,088 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,802 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,568 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,102 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,798 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,002 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,288 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,502 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,368 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,802 ft spare |
1,480 km 868 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,502 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,088 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,724 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,038 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 802 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,288 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 574 ft short |
4,600 km 3,988 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 72 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,314 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 102 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,788 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 310 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,608 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 438 ft short |
7,400 km 6,788 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 298 ft short |
7,800 km 7,188 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 212 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,788 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 998 ft short |
14,260 km 13,648 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 798 ft short |
11,112 km 10,500 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 998 ft short |
12,960 km 12,348 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 202 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,333 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Illinois Valley Airport (4,807 ft, 58 km) · Ward Field (2,990 ft, 22 km) · Brookings Airport (2,901 ft, 33 km) · Andy Mc Beth Airport (2,400 ft, 36 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)
See the guide range — US$10,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
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.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Demand on Crescent City–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$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 05m gate to gate over 489 km (304 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Crescent City–San Francisco charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Crescent City–San Francisco charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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