Private charter between San Francisco and Vancouver starts at US$20,000 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver (YVR), and from Vancouver (YVR) back to San Francisco (SFO).
The straight-line distance between San Francisco and Vancouver is about 1,289 km (801 miles), or 696 nautical miles.
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Expect US$20,000 – US$56,000 for a one-way charter between San Francisco and Vancouver, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 01m | 1h 49m – 2h 13m | US$29,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 53m | 1h 42m – 2h 04m | US$40,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 01m | US$29,000 – US$40,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 59m | US$32,000 – US$44,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 55m | US$35,000 – US$48,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 53m | US$40,000 – US$56,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 53m | US$44,000 – US$61,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 55m | US$48,000 – US$67,000 | 9-12 |
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.
The guide range for San Francisco–Vancouver 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:
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.
Vancouver, Canada: Vancouver International Airport, Boundary Bay Airport, Pitt Meadows Regional Airport, Abbotsford International Airport, Nanaimo Airport and Victoria International Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC), Oakland (OAK), Hayward (HWD), Mountain View (NUQ); Vancouver: Vancouver (YVR), Delta (YDT), Pitt Meadows (CYPK).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 01:00 UTC.
Vancouver→San Francisco runs about 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco → Vancouver | 59 | 108 min | 96 min | Gulfstream 4 (8), Gulfstream 5 (6), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (4), Bombardier Challenger 350 (4) |
| Vancouver → San Francisco | 53 | 114 min | — | Bombardier Challenger (7), Gulfstream 5 (5), Bombardier Challenger 350 (4), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (4) |
112 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| San Francisco International Airport | Vancouver International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KSFO / SFO | CYVR / YVR |
| Longest hard runway | 11,870 ft | 11,500 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 14 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for San Francisco to Vancouver can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. San Francisco International Airport has 11,870 ft and Vancouver International Airport 11,500 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 1,289 km.
Alternates within range: 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) · Boundary Bay Airport (5,606 ft, 19 km) · Pitt Meadows Regional Airport (5,003 ft, 35 km) · Abbotsford International Airport (9,600 ft, 63 km) · Nanaimo Airport (6,602 ft, 52 km)
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between San Francisco and Vancouver is built around your itinerary.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 1,289 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$20,000 – US$56,000 range for San Francisco–Vancouver, confirmed once we check live availability.
San Francisco–Vancouver is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$20,000 – US$56,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 2h 01m gate to gate over 1,289 km (801 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute San Francisco–Vancouver charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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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