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Private jet from New York to San Francisco

We have seen 3 empty legs from New York to San Francisco, from US$ 54,790. A full charter is estimated at US$ 39,300–78,600. 2,224 nm, about 5h14 in the air.

Distance
2,224 nm
Flight time
5h14
Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
US$ 54,790
One-way charter, super-midsize jet
US$ 78,600

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
3
Lowest price
US$ 54,790
Median price
US$ 54,790
Latest flight
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Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.

What a full charter costs

ClassTimeHourCharter
Super-midsize jet, 9 seats 5h14 US$ 7,500 US$ 39,300–US$ 78,600
Heavy jet, 12 seats 5h08 US$ 9,500 US$ 48,800–US$ 97,600
Ultra long range, 14 seats 4h56 US$ 13,000 US$ 64,200–US$ 128,400

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 54,790, against US$ 78,600 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 30% 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 New York

Airports in San Francisco

Questions

How much is a private jet from New York to San Francisco?

A full charter runs about US$ 39,300–78,600 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 54,790, with a median of US$ 54,790.

How long is the flight from New York to San Francisco?

It is 2,224 nautical miles (4,119 km): about 5h14 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly New York → San Francisco?

Non-stop: super-midsize jet (9 seats), heavy jet (12 seats), ultra long range (14 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation Sovereign, Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650.

Are there empty legs from New York to San Francisco right now?

Yes, 3 listed now, from US$ 54,790. They are at the top of this page.

Which airports do the flights use?

In New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). 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 New York?

The return route has its own page, with 2 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.