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Private jet from San Diego to San Francisco

We have seen 2 empty legs from San Diego to San Francisco, from US$ 5,000. A full charter is estimated at US$ 9,300–18,600. 388 nm, about 1h15 in the air.

Distance
388 nm
Flight time
1h15
Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
US$ 16,190
One-way charter, super-midsize jet
US$ 18,600

Published flights

No empty legs are published on this route right now. Leave your contact and we will tell you when one appears, or request a full charter.

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
2
Lowest price
US$ 5,000
Median price
US$ 5,000
Latest flight
13 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

13 Oct 2026 Aircraft US$ 5,000
13 Oct 2026 Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 US$ 16,190

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 1h47 US$ 2,800 US$ 5,000–US$ 10,000
Very light jet, 4 seats 1h32 US$ 3,600 US$ 5,500–US$ 11,000
Light jet, 7 seats 1h19 US$ 4,800 US$ 6,400–US$ 12,800
Midsize jet, 8 seats 1h17 US$ 6,000 US$ 7,700–US$ 15,400
Super-midsize jet, 9 seats 1h15 US$ 7,500 US$ 9,300–US$ 18,600

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 16,190, against US$ 18,600 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 13% 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 San Diego

Airports in San Francisco

Questions

How much is a private jet from San Diego to San Francisco?

A full charter runs about US$ 9,300–18,600 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 5,000, with a median of US$ 5,000.

How long is the flight from San Diego to San Francisco?

It is 388 nautical miles (719 km): about 1h15 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly San Diego → 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: Bombardier Challenger 350/3500.

Are there empty legs from San Diego to San Francisco right now?

Not right now. Leave your contact and we will tell you when an empty leg appears on this route, or request a full charter.

Which airports do the flights use?

In San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN), General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ), Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX). 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 San Diego?

Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it 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.