Bay Area private flyers choose among San Carlos, Oakland and San Jose depending on which side of the water they're headed to. Morning fog is the main operational quirk; afternoon departures are the dependable ones.
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| Aircraft | Class | Seats | Time | Est. price | Range |
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Aircraft availability: light and midsize jets are typically available in or near San Francisco on short notice; super-midsize and heavy cabins may position in from larger hubs, which your quote reflects transparently.
| Route | Distance | Flight time* | Light from | Midsize from | Super-mid from | Heavy from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco → Las Vegas | 380 nm | 1h 20m | $4,300 | $6,100 | $7,600 | $12,300 |
| San Francisco → Napa | 34 nm | 0h 34m | $1,800 | $2,600 | $3,300 | $5,400 |
| San Francisco → Seattle | 620 nm | 1h 52m | $6,000 | $8,600 | $10,500 | $17,100 |
| San Francisco → Kahului (Maui) | 2,133 nm | 5h 13m | $16,700 | $24,000 | $29,200 | $47,300 |
| San Francisco → New York | 2,341 nm | 5h 40m | $18,100 | $26,100 | $31,800 | $51,500 |
| San Francisco → Los Angeles | 317 nm | 1h 12m | $3,800 | $5,500 | $6,800 | $11,100 |
| San Francisco → Miami | 2,364 nm | 5h 43m | $18,300 | $26,400 | $32,100 | $51,900 |
| San Francisco → Chicago | 1,692 nm | 4h 14m | $13,600 | $19,500 | $23,800 | $38,500 |
*By light jet, including taxi and climb. Prices are indicative one-way estimates from the JetQuoter engine.
It depends on aircraft size and distance: light jets from San Francisco typically run $2,600–$3,800 per flight hour, midsize $3,800–$5,200, super-midsize $5,200–$7,500 and heavy jets $8,000–$13,000. The calculator above prices your exact route in seconds.
Most private flyers use San Carlos Airport (SQL) or Oakland International (OAK) — the choice usually comes down to which side of the metro you're starting from. Your advisor confirms the best field for your itinerary.
Firm quotes come back in about 30 minutes and aircraft can sometimes be wheels-up within four to six hours. For the best choice and pricing, 48–72 hours is ideal; peak dates — holidays and major events — deserve two to three weeks.
Send the route and a charter advisor replies with firm, all-in options from vetted Part 135 operators — usually within thirty minutes, day or night.
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