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Private jet from San Francisco to New York

Private jet from San Francisco to New York: 2,224 nautical miles, about 5h14 in the air. A full charter is estimated at US$ 39,300–78,600; we tell you when an empty leg appears.

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

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
2
Lowest price
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Median price
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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 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 New York

Questions

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

A full charter runs about US$ 39,300–78,600 on a super-midsize jet (estimate).

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

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

Which aircraft fly San Francisco → New York?

Non-stop: super-midsize jet (9 seats), heavy jet (12 seats), ultra long range (14 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Global 5000/5500, Cessna Citation Sovereign.

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

Yes, 2 listed now; price on request.

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 New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, New York to San Francisco?

The return route has its own page, with 3 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.