Private Jet to San Francisco
For all private aircraft charter services to and from San Francisco, California, Paramount Business Jets guarantees the safest private jets at the most competitive prices, ensuring a secure and cost-effective travel experience.
Private Jet to San Francisco, CA - Airports, Routes & Prices
San Francisco Private Jet Charter Services
Paramount Business Jets specializes in customized private jet charter flights to and from San Francisco, California.
San Francisco is one of the top 10 private jet destinations in the US, therefore, there are lots of aircraft and airport options for you to choose from. There are more than 10 airports within just a 50-mile radius of Downtown San Francisco.
Popular private jet airports include San Jose International Airport (SJC), located just 31 miles southeast of Downtown San Francisco, and the Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK), located 12 miles northeast of Downtown San Francisco. The International Airport (SFO) is the main commercial aviation gateway to San Francisco.
A quick search reveals that there are over 150 private jets available for hire within a 50-mile radius of San Francisco city center.
The most common aircraft types in the San Francisco area include executive turboprops such as the King Air 200, King Air 350, and the Pilatus PC-12. Popular light jets in the area include the Citation CJ2, Learjet 35A, and the Citation V. Super midsize jets and large jets such as the Challenger 300, Gulfstream IV-SP, Challenger 604's, and Falcon 2000EX are very popular.
There are also many ultra-long-range jets that are available for hires, such as the Gulfstream G550, Global 5000, and Gulfstream V.
For VIP airliner charters please call us and we can position a Boeing Business Jet or an Airbus Corporate Jet for your luxury group travel to fly in or out of San Francisco. We also have access to turboprop airliners for more cost-effective large group charters.
Call us on +1-877-727-2538 to receive expert representation in the marketplace, the best prices and the safest private jets for charter, all customized for your specific charter flight.
San Francisco Private Jet Pricing
How Much is a Private Jet to San Francisco?
The cost of renting a private jet to or from San Francisco will depend on which aircraft you choose, how far you need to travel and how long you need to stay before you return, in addition to other factors.
For example, a private jet flight from San Francisco to Las Vegas on a very light jet with 4 passengers will cost around 12,000 USD, all in or a private jet flight from San Francisco to Houston on a light jet with 6 passengers will cost around 29,000 USD or a private jet flight from San Francisco to Washington D.C. on a large jet with 12 passengers will cost around 78,000 USD one way.
The average hourly rental rates of various private jets per flying hour are as follows.
Here are a few more popular San Francisco routes with price estimates included.
| To/From Location | Vancouver | Las Vegas | Van Nuys | White Plains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft type | Super Light Jets | Light Jets | Light Jets | Super Midsize Jets |
| Flight Time | 1.7h | 1h | 0.8h | 4.5h |
| PAX | 5-6 | 4-6 | 4-6 | 8-10 |
| Price One-Way | From $20,080 $61 | From $9,932 $39 | From $9,932 $31 | From $20,864 $259 |
San Francisco Hourly Jet Rental Rates
Here are the average hourly rental rates based on various aircraft categories. To get a quick San Francisco private flight price estimate use our instant private jet charter quote online.
Very Light Jets Citation Mustang, Eclipse 550, Hondajet, Hondajet Elite, Phenom 100, Phenom 100E, Vision Jet and similar
4-6From $2,750 per hour
Light Jets Citation CJ2, Citation CJ3, Citation Ultra, Hawker 400XP, Citation Bravo, Nextant 400XT and similar
5-9From $2,900 per hour
Super Light Jets Learjet 45, Learjet 45XR, Learjet 70, Learjet 75, Phenom 300, Phenom 300E and similar
6-9From $4,000 per hour
Midsize Jets Citation Excel/XLS, Hawker 800XP, Hawker 900XP, Learjet 60, Citation Latitude, Gulfstream G150 and similar
7-9From $4,300 per hour
Super Midsize Jets Challenger 300, Citation X, Gulfstream 200, Citation Longitude, Citation Sovereign, Falcon 2000 and similar
9-10From $5,100 per hour
Large Jets Global 5000, Gulfstream G500, Legacy 650, Gulfstream 450, Challenger 850, Falcon 900EX and similar
12-16From $6,800 per hour
Ultra Long Range Jets Falcon 7X, Global 7500, Gulfstream GV, Gulfstream G550, Gulfstream G650, Global Express and similar
14-18From $10,000 per hour
VIP Airliners Airbus ACJ 318/319, Airbus ACJ 320, Boeing Business Jet, Boeing Business Jet 2, Lineage 1000E and similar
19-189From $16,000 per hour
Turboprop Aircraft King Air 90, King Air 200, Pilatus PC-12, King Air 250, King Air 350, Piaggio Avanti, Beechcraft 1900 and similar
6-19From $2,000 per hour
San Francisco Destination Overview
One of the country's most cosmopolitan cities, San Francisco has long been a city where hopes and dreams come true. With the Golden Gate Bridge linking it to Marin County and the famous Alcatraz Prison in the background, this city is packed with great shopping at places like Market Street or Union Square, a number of performing arts and opera centers, world-class museums, fine restaurants, lively bars and nightclubs, and cozy coffee houses.
Popular tourist attractions in San Francisco include the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Alcatraz Island, Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Bayview Opera House, California's Great America, Conservatory of Flowers, Fox Theater, Boudin at the Wharf, and Driven Raceway.
San Francisco is a city with a big seaport offering tourists several waterfront attractions including dining, shopping, and live entertainment and if you're lucky you might be able to catch a glimpse of sea lions making home to the cities floating docks. San Francisco should be a city on your list of places to visit regardless of business or personal affairs. San Francisco's natural beauty, cosmopolitan atmosphere, impeccable quality of life, diversity, and reputation for technological and entrepreneurial innovation, make it a popular tourist destination for both domestic and international travelers.
Airports Near San Francisco
Airports San Francisco Airports within 50 Miles
San Francisco International Airport, KSFO, SFO,
San Francisco, California, United States
Half Moon Bay Airport, KHAF, HAF,
Half Moon Bay, California, United States
San Carlos, KSQL, ,
San Carlos, California, United States
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, KOAK, OAK,
Oakland, California, United States
Hayward Executive Airport, KHWD, HWD,
Hayward, California, United States
Palo Alto Airport, KPAO, PAO,
Palo Alto, California, United States
Moffett Federal Airfield Airport, KNUQ, NUQ,
Mountain View, California, United States
San Jose International Airport, KSJC, SJC,
San Jose, California, United States
Livermore Municipal Airport, KLVK, LVK,
Livermore, California, United States
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Private Jets Based in San Francisco
| Aircraft Name | Category | YOM | Seats | Avg. Hourly Price | Baggage Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation Mustang | VLJ | 2008 | 4 | $2,900 | 63 ft³ |
| Citation CJ1 | Light | 2002 | 5 | $2,800 | 55 ft³ |
| Citation CJ1 | Light | 2000 | 5 | $2,800 | 55 ft³ |
| Citation CJ1 | Light | 2000 | 6 | $2,800 | 55 ft³ |
| Citation CJ1+ | Light | 2006 | 5 | $2,900 | 52.97 ft³ |
| Citation CJ2 | Light | 2006 | 6 | $3,350 | 65 ft³ |
| Citation CJ2 | Light | 2002 | 6 | $3,350 | 65 ft³ |
| Citation CJ3 | Light | 2005 | $3,750 | 14.83 ft³ | |
| Citation CJ3 | Light | 2008 | $3,750 | 14.83 ft³ | |
| Citation CJ3 | Light | 2004 | $3,750 | 14.83 ft³ | |
| Citation CJ3 | Light | 2007 | $3,750 | 14.83 ft³ | |
| Citation CJ3 | Light | 2005 | $3,750 | 14.83 ft³ | |
| Citation CJ4 | Light | 2014 | 7 | $4,000 | 6.36 ft³ |
| Citation XLS | Super Light | 2006 | 8 | $4,300 | 80 ft³ |
| Citation XLS | Super Light | 2006 | 8 | $4,300 | 90 ft³ |
| Citation XLS | Super Light | 2009 | 8 | $4,300 | 80 ft³ |
| Phenom 300 | Super Light | 2014 | 7 | $4,300 | 85 ft³ |
| Citation XLS | Midsize | 2006 | 8 | $4,300 | 80 ft³ |
| Hawker 800A | Midsize | 2000 | - | - | |
| Hawker 800XP | Midsize | 2004 | 8 | $4,450 | 48 ft³ |
| Learjet 55 | Midsize | 2000 | 7 | $3,350 | 58 ft³ |
| Learjet 60 | Midsize | 2001 | 8 | $4,500 | 48 ft³ |
| Learjet 60 | Midsize | 2002 | 8 | $4,500 | 48 ft³ |
| Learjet 60XR | Midsize | 2011 | 7 | $4,500 | 48 ft³ |
| Challenger 300 | Super Midsize | 2007 | 9 | $5,950 | 105.94 ft³ |
| Challenger 350 | Super Midsize | 2017 | 8 | $5,950 | 105.59 ft³ |
| Challenger 350 | Super Midsize | 2017 | 8 | $5,950 | 105.59 ft³ |
| Citation Sovereign | Super Midsize | 2007 | 8 | $5,100 | 134.2 ft³ |
| Citation Sovereign | Super Midsize | 2004 | 8 | $5,100 | 134.2 ft³ |
| Citation Sovereign | Super Midsize | 2004 | 8 | $5,100 | 134.2 ft³ |
| Citation X | Super Midsize | 2006 | 8 | $5,100 | 82 ft³ |
| Citation X | Super Midsize | 2002 | 8 | $5,100 | 82 ft³ |
| Falcon 2000 EX Easy | Super Midsize | 2010 | 10 | - | - |
| Falcon 2000EX | Super Midsize | 2004 | 8 | $6,500 | 131 ft³ |
| Falcon 2000EX | Super Midsize | 2004 | 8 | $6,500 | 131 ft³ |
| Gulfstream G200 | Super Midsize | 2004 | 9 | $5,950 | 150 ft³ |
| Gulfstream G200 | Super Midsize | 2008 | 9 | $5,950 | 150 ft³ |
| Challenger 604 | Large | 1998 | 12 | $7,500 | 115 ft³ |
| Falcon 900DX | Large | 2006 | $7,700 | 127.13 ft³ | |
| GIII | Large | 2000 | 12 | $6,200 | 155.38 ft³ |
| Gulfstream G450 | Large | 2008 | 8 | $8,500 | 169.51 ft³ |
| Gulfstream G450 | Large | 2004 | 8 | $8,500 | 169.51 ft³ |
| Gulfstream G450 | Large | 2009 | 8 | $8,500 | 169.51 ft³ |
| Gulfstream GIV | Large | 2009 | 14 | $7,200 | 169.51 ft³ |
| Gulfstream GIV | Large | 2000 | 14 | $7,200 | 169.51 ft³ |
| Gulfstream GIV | Large | 2000 | 14 | $7,200 | 169.51 ft³ |
| Gulfstream GIV-SP | Large | 1999 | 13 | $7,700 | 169 ft³ |
| Gulfstream GIV-SP | Large | 1999 | 13 | $7,700 | 169 ft³ |
| Legacy 600 | Large | 2008 | $7,700 | 286 ft³ | |
| King Air 200 | Turboprop Aircraft | 2001 | 6 | $2,000 | 54 ft³ |
| King Air 350i | Turboprop Aircraft | 2009 | 8 | $2,250 | 71.3 ft³ |
| King Air C90GTi | Turboprop Aircraft | 2013 | $2,000 | 48.3 ft³ | |
| Kodiak 100 | Turboprop Aircraft | 2009 | 6 | $1,600 | 38 ft³ |
| Pilatus PC-12 | Turboprop Aircraft | 2005 | 6 | $2,100 | 40 ft³ |
| Pilatus PC-12 | Turboprop Aircraft | 2007 | 6 | $2,100 | 40 ft³ |
| Pilatus PC-12 | Turboprop Aircraft | 2006 | 6 | $2,100 | 40 ft³ |
| Pilatus PC-12 | Turboprop Aircraft | 2006 | 6 | $2,100 | 40 ft³ |
| Pilatus PC-12 NG | Turboprop Aircraft | 2014 | 6 | $2,100 | 34.26 ft³ |
| Pilatus PC-12 NG | Turboprop Aircraft | 2024 | 6 | $2,100 | 34.26 ft³ |
| Pilatus PC-12 NG | Turboprop Aircraft | 2017 | 6 | $2,100 | 34.26 ft³ |
| G650 | Ultra Long Range | 2014 | 15 | $13,000 | 195 ft³ |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 2004 | $10,900 | 226.01 ft³ | |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 2011 | $10,900 | 226.01 ft³ | |
| GV | Ultra Long Range | 2001 | $10,000 | 226 ft³ | |
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San Francisco Empty Leg Flights
Save on Your San Francisco Private Charter Flights
These days, over 30% of private jet charters are flying empty either to get into the position for the next booked flight or to return to their home base. These flights are known as empty legs and are one-way private jet flights without any payload or passengers on board.
It often happens that such an empty-leg flight has been paid for in part by the original flyer and is therefore offered at reduced rates. Empty legs offer price advantages with cost savings of up to 75% when compared to standard private jet travel rates.
At any given time, there may be more than 3,000 empty legs available worldwide. Once you let us know about your preferred routes and dates, we can match your air charter schedule with empty-leg charter flights available on the market.
Using multiple platforms, Paramount Business Jets offers the most comprehensive empty-leg flight search on the market.
San Francisco Private Jet Charter FAQs
Your Ultimate San Francisco Charter Resource
What is the preferred private jet airport in the San Francisco Bay Area?
Oakland International Airport (OAK) is a preferred choice for many private jet travelers — offering dedicated corporate aviation terminals entirely separate from commercial operations, fewer weather delay profiles, and direct highway access into San Francisco via the Bay Bridge. San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the go-to for Silicon Valley corporate executive travel. San Francisco International Airport (SFO), while closest to the city, experiences frequent weather-related delays and high commercial traffic volumes that can impact private jet scheduling.
Why do private jets frequently experience delays at San Francisco International Airport?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is uniquely susceptible to marine layer fog — a natural weather phenomenon along the Northern California coast — which frequently forces the airport to reduce from dual runway operations to single runway arrivals. When the FAA enacts these traffic management programs, private jet charter flights are often held at their origin airports. For time-sensitive travel, Oakland International Airport (OAK) or San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) are more reliable alternatives.
How much does private jet charter cost to and from San Francisco?
Private jet charter pricing to and from the San Francisco Bay Area depends on aircraft size, route, and demand. Current hourly ranges:
- Light & Super Light Jets — $2,750–$4,300/hr (up to 9 passengers; ideal for regional and short-haul routes)
- Midsize & Super Midsize Jets — $4,300–$6,500/hr (coast-to-coast range and comfort)
- Large Jets — $7,200–$9,500/hr
- Ultra Long-Range Jets — $10,000–$14,000/hr
- VIP Airliner Charter — $16,000–$23,000+/hr
These are per-aircraft rates, not per-person. Contact our private aviation advisors for a quote tailored to your specific route.
What are the most popular private jet routes from San Francisco?
- San Francisco to Los Angeles — approximately 1 hour, one of the most heavily traveled private jet corridors in the United States
- San Francisco to Las Vegas — approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
- San Francisco to Seattle — approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, connecting two of the West Coast’s most significant technology hubs
- San Francisco to New York — approximately 5 hours
- San Francisco to Tokyo — nonstop on ultra long-range jets, one of the most strategically important transpacific routes for Bay Area technology executives
- San Francisco to London — nonstop on ultra long-range jets
Can private jets land at smaller airports closer to Silicon Valley?
Yes. Corporate executive travelers heading to Silicon Valley often utilize Palo Alto Airport (PAO) or San Carlos Airport (SQL) for proximity to major technology campuses and venture capital offices. These airports are subject to shorter runway lengths and aircraft weight restrictions, limiting use to light jets and specific midsize aircraft. For travelers requiring larger aircraft, San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) remains the most capable and convenient Silicon Valley option.
Are helicopter transfers available from Bay Area private terminals?
Yes. Helicopter transfers can be coordinated directly from private terminal ramps at Oakland International Airport (OAK), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC). Helicopter connections can reach Napa Valley, Sonoma wine country, and Silicon Valley campuses in minutes. Our private aviation advisors can arrange helicopter coordination as part of your overall travel itinerary.
What are the busiest private jet travel periods in San Francisco?
Book ahead for major holidays, Salesforce Dreamforce, Apple and Google developer conferences, venture capital conference season, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, NBA season schedules, and high-volume technology industry earnings periods.
Can I book a group private jet charter from San Francisco?
Yes. Our private aviation advisors regularly arrange private jet travel for technology company executive offsites, venture capital and private equity groups, life sciences and biotech conference travel, entertainment industry productions, and incentive travel — on aircraft ranging from light jets to VIP airliners accommodating 19–189 passengers.
To book or request a quote:
Contact our private aviation advisors at +1-877-727-2538 or request a quote via our private jet charter quote request form online. Whether you are departing from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland International Airport (OAK), or San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC), our team is available around the clock to ensure every detail of your private jet charter, corporate executive travel, VIP airliner charter, or jet rental is handled with precision and care.
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