Fly private between Mexico City and San Francisco from US$55,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
We fly Mexico City (MEX) ⇄ San Francisco (SFO) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Mexico City to San Francisco is roughly 3,029 kilometres — 1,882 miles, or 1,635 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Mexico City–San Francisco spans US$55,000 – US$143,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 11m | 3h 46m – 4h 36m | US$55,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 53m | 3h 30m – 4h 16m | US$75,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 4h 11m | US$55,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 4h 08m | US$60,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 58m | US$66,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 53m | US$75,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 53m | US$83,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 58m | US$90,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
The guide range for Mexico City–San Francisco is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Mexico City, Mexico: Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport, Felipe Ángeles International Airport, Adolfo López Mateos International Airport and General Mariano Matamoros 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.
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | San Francisco International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | MMMX / MEX | KSFO / SFO |
| Longest hard runway | 12,966 ft | 11,870 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 7,316 ft | 13 ft |
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is at 7,316 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 8,670 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,607 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 8,970 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,377 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 8,370 ft spare |
3,700 km 87 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 8,592 ft spare |
3,650 km 137 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 7,670 ft spare |
3,900 km 113 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 6,294 ft spare |
4,600 km 813 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 6,940 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,139 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 6,970 ft spare |
6,400 km 2,613 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 7,178 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,433 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 6,430 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,613 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 6,570 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,013 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 7,080 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,613 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,870 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,473 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 6,070 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,325 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,870 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,173 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 7,070 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,158 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Felipe Ángeles International Airport (14,764 ft, 35 km) · Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (13,780 ft, 53 km) · General Mariano Matamoros International Airport (9,180 ft, 70 km) · Jorge Jiménez Cantú National Airport (4,265 ft, 28 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)
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Mexico City to San Francisco.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Demand on Mexico City–San Francisco comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$55,000 – US$143,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 4h 11m gate to gate across the 3,029 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Mexico City–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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