20Oct
Tue 22:47
US$ 7,198
whole aircraft
Private jet from San Francisco to Carlsbad
We have seen 5 empty legs from San Francisco to Carlsbad, from US$ 7,198. A full charter is estimated at US$ 11,200–22,400. 367 nm, about 1h11 in the air.
- Distance
- 367 nm
- Flight time
- 1h11
- Typical empty leg, heavy jet
- US$ 12,190
- One-way charter, heavy jet
- US$ 22,400
Published flights
1Nov
Sun
Cessna Citation X Super-midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 8,890
whole aircraft
23Nov
Mon
Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650 Heavy jet, 9 seats
US$ 13,690
whole aircraft
3Dec
Thu
Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450 Heavy jet, 14 seats
US$ 12,190
whole aircraft
19Dec
Sat
Cessna Citation CJ3 Light jet, 6 seats
US$ 7,290
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 5
- Lowest price
- US$ 7,198
- 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 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 1h11 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 11,200–US$ 22,400 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 12,190, against US$ 22,400 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 46% 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 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
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
Questions
How much is a private jet from San Francisco to Carlsbad?
A full charter runs about US$ 11,200–22,400 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 7,198, with a median of US$ 8,890.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Carlsbad?
It is 367 nautical miles (680 km): about 1h11 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly San Francisco → Carlsbad?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650, Cessna Citation CJ3, Cessna Citation X, Embraer Phenom 300, Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450.
Are there empty legs from San Francisco to Carlsbad right now?
Yes, 5 listed now, from US$ 7,198. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). In Carlsbad: San Diego International Airport (SAN), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), Oceanside Municipal Airport (OCN). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Carlsbad to San Francisco?
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.