Private Jet Charter Bakersfield (BFL) to San Francisco (SFO)

Fly privately from Meadows Field (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a 383 km (207 nm) flight, from 50m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $4,600 all-in.

Distance: 383 km
Fastest: 50m
From: $4,600
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Bakersfield to San Francisco?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 02m
Est. price
$7,800
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
57m
Est. price
$7,200
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
56m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
55m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
54m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
52m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
1h 19m
Est. price
$4,600
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	1h 02m	Non-stop	$7,800$3,600 – $12,000	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	57m	Non-stop	$7,200$3,700 – $10,700	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	56m	Non-stop	$12,200$6,000 – $18,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	55m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	54m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	52m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	1h 19m	Non-stop	$4,600$2,500 – $6,700	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Bakersfield to San Francisco non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 383 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 32m
Range: 1,700km

about $6,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 1h 05m
Range: 2,450km

about $10,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 1h 07m
Range: 2,161km

about $12,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 55m
Range: 3,150km

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 56m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 55m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Bakersfield to San Francisco in local time

Take off from Meadows Field (BFL) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at about 10:50 local time, after 50m in the air. San Francisco is on the same time as Bakersfield.

Return flight: San Francisco to Bakersfield

Empty legs near this route

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Bakersfield to San Francisco price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $4,400; August is the dearest at about $5,000.

$5.0kDec: about $5,000
$4.5kJan: about $4,500
$4.4kFeb: about $4,400
$4.6kMar: about $4,600
$4.6kApr: about $4,600
$4.6kMay: about $4,600
$5.0kJun: about $5,000
$5.0kJul: about $5,000
$5.0kAug: about $5,000
$4.6kSept: about $4,600
$4.6kOct: about $4,600

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Bakersfield and San Francisco

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

1private jets at Meadows Field

Busiest on Mondays (100% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Arrival

1,505private jets at San Francisco International Airport

Busiest on Thursdays (17% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near San Francisco

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)49 km away2,104 jets
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)18 km away1,170 jets
Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ)37 km away457 jets
Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)23 km away395 jets

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

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Our read of the market for Bakersfield to San Francisco on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $10,050
Empty legs, past year: 75 · listed ~2d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$2,680

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 35m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 59m door to door

You save 2h 24m each, 9h 38m for the group. The jet costs $1,660 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Bakersfield to San Francisco cost?

$4,600 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $7,100 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Meadows Field's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at San Francisco International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureMeadows Field (BFL)Bakersfield, United States ArrivalSan Francisco International Airport (SFO)San Francisco, United States

Fastest flight time: 50mUp to 19 passengers

Bakersfield to San Francisco, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Bakersfield to San Francisco cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 383 km flight from Bakersfield (BFL) to San Francisco (SFO) range from about $4,600 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 50m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Bakersfield to San Francisco non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 383 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Bakersfield to San Francisco?

Right now our empty-leg board has 0 flights leaving the Bakersfield area and 22 arriving in the San Francisco area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Bakersfield to San Francisco?

About $7,100 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Bakersfield to San Francisco?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $4,400 and August about $5,000. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

Which airport do private jets use most near San Francisco?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): 2,104, 49 km from SFO. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in San Francisco.

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Aircraft for Bakersfield to San Francisco

These jets can fly the 383 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Bakersfield and private jet charter in San Francisco.