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Private Jet Charter Nanaimo (YCD) to San Francisco (SFO)

Fly privately from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a 1,277 km (690 nm) flight, from 1h 50m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $8,300 all-in.

Distance
1,277 km
Fastest
1h 50m
From
$8,300
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Nanaimo to San Francisco?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    2h 32m
    Est. price
    $12,500

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    2h 13m
    Est. price
    $11,600

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    2h 11m
    Est. price
    $15,800

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    2h 09m
    Est. price
    $24,700

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    2h 05m
    Est. price
    $23,100

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    1h 58m
    Est. price
    $33,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    3h 28m
    Est. price
    $8,300

    e.g. 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 Nanaimo to San Francisco non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 1,277 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
4h 09m

about $10,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
2h 41m

about $15,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
2h 47m

about $16,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
2h 09m

about $21,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation X+ exteriorHeavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax
9
Time
1h 57m

about $30,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
2h 08m

about $33,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Nanaimo to San Francisco in local time

Take off from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 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 1h 50m in the air. San Francisco is 1 hour behind Nanaimo.

Return flight: San Francisco to Nanaimo

Empty legs near this route

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Nanaimo 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 $7,800; August is the dearest at about $9,000.
  1. Dec: about $8,900
  2. Jan: about $8,000
  3. Feb: about $7,800
  4. Mar: about $8,200
  5. Apr: about $8,200
  6. May: about $8,200
  7. Jun: about $9,000
  8. Jul: about $9,000
  9. Aug: about $9,000
  10. Sept: about $8,200
  11. Oct: about $8,300

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 Nanaimo 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

No jets counted at YCD in the last 30 days (tracking coverage is thin in some regions).

Other private-jet airports near Nanaimo

Arrival

1,500private 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

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.

Book now or wait?

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

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

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

From, on Mon 23 Nov
$14,200
Empty legs, past year
261 · listed ~3d ahead
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Private jet vs business class

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

Travellers

4

Private jet

$3,780

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

3h 11m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

5h 8m door to door

You save 1h 57m each, 7h 50m for the group. The jet costs $2,830 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 Nanaimo to San Francisco cost?

$8,300 – $43,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $14,500 (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 Nanaimo Airport'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.
DepartureNanaimo Airport (YCD)Nanaimo, CanadaArrivalSan Francisco International Airport (SFO)San Francisco, United States
Fastest flight time: 1h 50mUp to 19 passengers

Nanaimo to San Francisco, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Nanaimo to San Francisco cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 1,277 km flight from Nanaimo (YCD) to San Francisco (SFO) range from about $8,300 in the turboprops category to around $43,800 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 Nanaimo to San Francisco by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 50m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Nanaimo 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 1,277 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from Nanaimo to San Francisco?
Right now our empty-leg board has 7 flights leaving the Nanaimo area and 24 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 Nanaimo to San Francisco?
About $14,500 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 Nanaimo to San Francisco?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $7,800 and August about $9,000. 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 Nanaimo?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Vancouver International Airport (YVR): 507, 52 km from YCD. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Nanaimo.
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): 2,084, 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 Nanaimo to San Francisco

These jets can fly the 1,277 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

More private jet routes from Nanaimo

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More private jet routes to San Francisco

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

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