VNY → SFO · 278 nm · 1h 00m
Private jet charter
Los Angeles to San Francisco.
Van Nuys to San Francisco International, from about $9,614 one way. Live market pricing, current empty legs and confirmed operator quotes.
Indicative pricing
What this route costs.
Midsize Jet
Heavy Jet
Indicative ranges for four passengers, one way, based on live market data. Confirmed pricing depends on aircraft availability for your dates.
Flying Los Angeles to San Francisco
Van Nuys (VNY) sits 278 nautical miles from San Francisco International (SFO) — about 1h 00m in the air once taxi, climb and descent are counted. A light jet covers this sector comfortably — usually the best value on the route.
Scheduled alternatives on this pairing mean fixed departure times, terminal queues and, on connecting itineraries, a lost half-day. A private charter departs when you do: arrive fifteen minutes before wheels-up, walk to the aircraft, and land at the field closest to where you are actually going.
Aircraft that fly this sector
Realistic cabin classes: Light jet, Midsize jet, Heavy jet. Typical types on the route include Phenom 300, Citation XLS, Learjet 75. A larger cabin buys range, baggage volume and a quieter ride rather than a faster crossing — on a sector this length the time difference between classes is measured in minutes.
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Empty legs
No empty legs on this sector right now — they are published daily, so it is worth checking the full board.
Questions
Los Angeles to San Francisco, answered.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
The sector is roughly 278 nautical miles, which works out at about 1h 00m block time including taxi, climb and descent. Headwinds can add to that on the eastbound leg.
How much does a private jet from Los Angeles to San Francisco cost?
Indicative one-way pricing starts around $9,614 for four passengers, depending on aircraft class and availability. The estimate on this page prices your exact dates.
Which aircraft suits this route?
A light jet covers this sector comfortably — usually the best value on the route. Typical aircraft: Phenom 300, Citation XLS, Learjet 75.
Which airports are used?
Departure from Van Nuys (VNY / KVNY) in Los Angeles, arrival at San Francisco International (SFO / KSFO) in San Francisco. Alternative fields nearby can often be arranged on request.
Los Angeles to San Francisco, on your schedule.
Confirmed aircraft and firm pricing for your dates.