Fly private between Los Angeles and San Francisco from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO), and from San Francisco (SFO) back to Los Angeles (LAX).
The straight-line distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco is about 543 km (338 miles), or 293 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$22,500 for a one-way charter between Los Angeles and San Francisco, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 09m | 1h 02m – 1h 16m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 06m | 59 min – 1h 13m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 09m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 07m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 06m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 06m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 04m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 02m | 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.
Every Los Angeles–San Francisco quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Los Angeles, United States: Los Angeles International Airport, Van Nuys Airport, Long Beach International Airport, Zamperini Field, Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport and John Wayne Orange County International 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 — Los Angeles: Van Nuys (VNY), Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA), Long Beach (LGB), Los Angeles (LAX), Torrance (TOA); San Francisco: San Jose (SJC), Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO), Mountain View (NUQ), Hayward (HWD).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → San Francisco | 2811 | 52 min | 41 min | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (189), Cessna Citation Ultra (186), Gulfstream 5 (185), Gulfstream 4 (176) |
| San Francisco → Los Angeles | 3817 | 52 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (294), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (289), Cessna Citation Ultra (253), Cessna Citation Latitude (252) |
6628 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Los Angeles International Airport | San Francisco International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLAX / LAX | KSFO / SFO |
| Longest hard runway | 12,894 ft | 11,870 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 125 ft | 13 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Los Angeles to San Francisco can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Los Angeles International Airport has 12,894 ft and San Francisco International Airport 11,870 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 543 km.
Alternates within range: Van Nuys Airport (8,001 ft, 31 km) · Long Beach International Airport (10,000 ft, 28 km) · Zamperini Field (5,001 ft, 17 km) · Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (6,886 ft, 29 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 jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
See the guide range — US$10,000 – US$22,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 4-6 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
The Los Angeles 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$22,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 09m gate to gate across the 543 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Los Angeles–San Francisco departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Los Angeles–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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