Charter Kona to San Francisco privately from US$64,500, about 4h 47m in the air. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Kona (KOA) ⇄ San Francisco (SFO) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Kona and San Francisco lie approximately 3,808 km apart (2,366 mi / 2,056 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Kona to San Francisco (and San Francisco to Kona) ranges from US$64,500 for a super midsize jet like the Challenger 350, up to US$169,500 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. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. It seats 12-16 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 47m | 4h 18m – 5h 16m | US$89,000 | 9-12 |
| Heavy Jet | 4h 47m | 4h 18m – 5h 16m | US$121,000 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 4h 47m | US$89,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 4h 47m | US$98,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 4h 53m | US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 4h 47m | US$121,000 – US$169,500 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 4h 38m | US$133,000 – US$186,500 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 4h 38m | US$145,000 – 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.
Charter pricing on Kona–San Francisco moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Kona, United States: Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole and Waimea Kohala 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.
| Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole | San Francisco International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | PHKO / KOA | KSFO / SFO |
| Longest hard runway | 11,000 ft | 11,870 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 47 ft | 13 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Waimea Kohala Airport (5,197 ft, 49 km) · Upolu Airport (3,800 ft, 62 km) · Kaupulehu Heliport (1,155 ft, 13 km) · Makalei Fire Station Heliport · 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)
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 4h 47m to your destination. That's the full journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$64,500 – US$169,500 range for Kona–San Francisco, confirmed once we check live availability.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Kona–San Francisco is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$64,500 – US$169,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a super midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 4h 47m in the air over 3,808 km (2,366 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 Kona–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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