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Private jet from San Francisco to Los Angeles

We have seen 22 empty legs from San Francisco to Los Angeles, from US$ 4,000. 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
22
Lowest price
US$ 4,000
Median price
US$ 8,890
Latest flight
23 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

23 Oct 2026 Cessna Citation X US$ 8,890
17 Oct 2026 Bombardier Challenger 300 US$ 8,890
17 Oct 2026 Learjet 60 US$ 6,588
14 Oct 2026 Hawker 125-700/800/850/900 Price on request
13 Oct 2026 Aircraft US$ 4,330
12 Oct 2026 Aircraft US$ 4,330

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 San Francisco

Airports in Los Angeles

Questions

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

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$ 4,000, with a median of US$ 8,890.

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

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

Which aircraft fly San Francisco → Los Angeles?

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, Cessna Citation CJ3, Learjet 60, Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450, Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650.

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

Yes, 17 listed now, from US$ 4,000. 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 Los Angeles: Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Long Beach International Airport (LGB). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Los Angeles to San Francisco?

The return route has its own page, with 27 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.