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Private jet from Los Angeles to San Francisco

We have seen 26 empty legs from Los Angeles to San Francisco, from US$ 4,390. A full charter is estimated at US$ 7,600–15,200. 283 nm, about 1h01 in the air.

Distance
283 nm
Flight time
1h01
Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
US$ 8,890
One-way charter, super-midsize jet
US$ 15,200

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
26
Lowest price
US$ 4,390
Median price
US$ 8,890
Latest flight
15 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

15 Oct 2026 Bombardier Challenger 300 US$ 8,890
15 Oct 2026 Aircraft US$ 8,170
15 Oct 2026 Aircraft US$ 5,830
15 Oct 2026 Aircraft US$ 9,330
14 Oct 2026 Gulfstream V/G500/G550 US$ 20,390
14 Oct 2026 Hawker 125-700/800/850/900 US$ 10,190
13 Oct 2026 Dassault Falcon 50 US$ 11,490
13 Oct 2026 Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650 US$ 8,890

Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.

What a full charter costs

ClassTimeHourCharter
Turboprop, 8 seats 1h25 US$ 2,800 US$ 4,000–US$ 8,000
Very light jet, 4 seats 1h14 US$ 3,600 US$ 4,400–US$ 8,800
Light jet, 7 seats 1h04 US$ 4,800 US$ 5,200–US$ 10,400
Midsize jet, 8 seats 1h03 US$ 6,000 US$ 6,300–US$ 12,600
Super-midsize jet, 9 seats 1h01 US$ 7,500 US$ 7,600–US$ 15,200

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 8,890, against US$ 15,200 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 42% 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 Los Angeles

Airports in San Francisco

Questions

How much is a private jet from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

A full charter runs about US$ 7,600–15,200 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 4,390, with a median of US$ 8,890.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?

It is 283 nautical miles (524 km): about 1h01 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Los Angeles → 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, Bombardier Challenger 300, Cessna Citation CJ3, Dassault Falcon 900, Gulfstream V/G500/G550.

Are there empty legs from Los Angeles to San Francisco right now?

Yes, 15 listed now, from US$ 4,390. They are at the top of this page.

Which airports do the flights use?

In Los Angeles: Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Long Beach International Airport (LGB). 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 Los Angeles?

The return route has its own page, with 23 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.