Private Jet Charter San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO)

Fly privately from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a 719 km (388 nm) flight, from 1h 13m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $6,000 all-in.

Distance: 719 km
Fastest: 1h 13m
From: $6,000
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for San Diego to San Francisco?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 36m
Est. price
$9,600
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 25m
Est. price
$8,900
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
1h 24m
Est. price
$12,700
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
1h 23m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
1h 21m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
1h 17m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
2h 07m
Est. price
$6,000
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 36m	Non-stop	$9,600$5,400 – $13,700	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 25m	Non-stop	$8,900$5,400 – $12,300	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	1h 24m	Non-stop	$12,700$6,600 – $18,800	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	1h 23m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	1h 21m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	1h 17m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	2h 07m	Non-stop	$6,000$3,900 – $8,100	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 San Diego to San Francisco non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 719 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: 2h 31m
Range: 1,700km

about $8,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 1h 41m
Range: 2,450km

about $12,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 1h 45m
Range: 2,161km

about $13,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 23m
Range: 3,150km

about $18,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 1h 24m
Range: 6,480km

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

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 1h 22m
Range: 6,075km

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

San Diego to San Francisco in local time

Take off from San Diego International Airport (SAN) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at about 11:13 local time, after 1h 13m in the air. San Francisco is on the same time as San Diego.

Return flight: San Francisco to San Diego

Empty legs near this route

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San Diego 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 $5,600; August is the dearest at about $6,500.

$6.4kDec: about $6,400
$5.8kJan: about $5,800
$5.6kFeb: about $5,600
$5.9kMar: about $5,900
$6.0kApr: about $6,000
$6.0kMay: about $6,000
$6.5kJun: about $6,500
$6.5kJul: about $6,500
$6.5kAug: about $6,500
$6.0kSept: about $6,000
$6.0kOct: about $6,000

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 San Diego 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

790private jets at San Diego International Airport

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

Other private-jet airports near San Diego

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)45 km away1,004 jets
Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF)10 km away129 jets
Gillespie Field (SEE)23 km away104 jets
Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM)27 km away39 jets

Arrival

1,501private 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 away2,053 jets
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)18 km away1,148 jets
Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ)37 km away465 jets
Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)23 km away385 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.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for San Diego 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 9% less. Sunday is one of the busiest days to fly.

From, on Sun 22 Nov: $12,250
Empty legs, past year: 107 · 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

$3,080

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

2h 11m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 25m door to door

You save 2h 14m each, 8h 57m for the group. The jet costs $2,090 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 San Diego to San Francisco cost?

$6,000 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $9,900 (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 San Diego International 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.

DepartureSan Diego International Airport (SAN)San Diego, United States ArrivalSan Francisco International Airport (SFO)San Francisco, United States

Fastest flight time: 1h 13mUp to 19 passengers

San Diego to San Francisco, Frequently Asked Questions

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

Estimated charter prices for the 719 km flight from San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO) range from about $6,000 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 San Diego to San Francisco by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 13m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly San Diego 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 719 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

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

Right now our empty-leg board has 8 flights leaving the San Diego area and 21 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 San Diego to San Francisco?

About $9,900 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 San Diego to San Francisco?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $5,600 and August about $6,500. 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 Diego?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD): 1,004, 45 km from SAN. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in San Diego.

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): 2,053, 49 km from SFO. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in San Francisco.

Fly private from San Diego

Nearby cities, airports and destinations, with prices and empty legs.

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Aircraft for San Diego to San Francisco

These jets can fly the 719 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

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

More private jet routes from San Diego

San Diego → Los Angeles (LAX)176 km San Diego → Las Vegas (LAS)417 km San Diego → Long Beach (LGB)150 km San Diego → Imperial (IPL)151 km San Diego → Ontario (ONT)152 km San Diego → San Bernardino (SBD)152 km San Diego → Hawthorne (HHR)170 km San Diego → Mexicali (MXL)183 km San Diego → Burbank (BUR)196 km San Diego → Yuma (YUM)242 km San Diego → Santa Barbara (SBA)309 km San Diego → Lake Havasu City (HII)332 km

More private jet routes to San Francisco

Los Angeles (LAX) → San Francisco543 km Las Vegas (LAS) → San Francisco665 km Merced (MCE) → San Francisco168 km Fresno (FAT) → San Francisco253 km Truckee (TKF) → San Francisco271 km San Luis Obispo (SBP) → San Francisco307 km Reno (RNO) → San Francisco308 km Mammoth Lakes (MMH) → San Francisco311 km Redding (RDD) → San Francisco321 km

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