22Oct
Thu 15:46
Embraer Phenom 300 Light jet, 9 seats
US$ 7,808
whole aircraft
Private jet from Carlsbad to San Francisco
We have seen 5 empty legs from Carlsbad to San Francisco, from US$ 7,808. A full charter is estimated at US$ 9,000–18,000. 367 nm, about 1h12 in the air.
- Distance
- 367 nm
- Flight time
- 1h12
- Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
- US$ 8,890
- One-way charter, super-midsize jet
- US$ 18,000
Published flights
30Oct
Fri
Cessna Citation X Super-midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 8,890
whole aircraft
22Nov
Sun
Cessna Citation X Super-midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 8,890
whole aircraft
28Nov
Sat
Cessna Citation X Super-midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 8,890
whole aircraft
30Nov
Mon
Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450 Heavy jet, 14 seats
US$ 12,190
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 5
- Lowest price
- US$ 7,808
- Median price
- US$ 8,890
- Latest flight
- —
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 1h43 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h29 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 5,300–US$ 10,600 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h16 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 6,100–US$ 12,200 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h14 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 7,400–US$ 14,800 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 1h12 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 9,000–US$ 18,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 8,890, against US$ 18,000 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 51% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Carlsbad
- San Diego International Airport SAN45 km from the centre
- McClellan-Palomar Airport CLD0 km from the centre
- Oceanside Municipal Airport OCN12 km from the centre
- Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport KNFG20 km from the centre
- Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field NKX32 km from the centre
Airports in San Francisco
- San Francisco International Airport SFO0 km from the centre
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport OAK18 km from the centre
- Mineta San Jose International Airport SJC49 km from the centre
- San Carlos Airport SQL16 km from the centre
- Palo Alto Airport PAO29 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Carlsbad to San Francisco?
A full charter runs about US$ 9,000–18,000 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 7,808, with a median of US$ 8,890.
How long is the flight from Carlsbad to San Francisco?
It is 367 nautical miles (680 km): about 1h12 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Carlsbad → San Francisco?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation X, Embraer Phenom 300, Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450.
Are there empty legs from Carlsbad to San Francisco right now?
Yes, 5 listed now, from US$ 7,808. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Carlsbad: San Diego International Airport (SAN), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), Oceanside Municipal Airport (OCN). In San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, San Francisco to Carlsbad?
The return route has its own page, with 6 empty legs seen. Asking for a round trip in one request is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.