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Private jet charter from Los Angeles to San Francisco. 1.0 hrs flight time, starting at $4,500/hour.
Los Angeles to San Francisco
by private jet
Departing Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world—home to Hollywood studios, tech startups, and some of the most valuable real estate on the planet. From studio lots in Burbank to beachfront compounds in Malibu, LA sprawls across 500 square miles of opportunity, creativity, and California sunshine.
Arriving in San Francisco
San Francisco is where technology shapes the future. Home to countless startups and venture capital firms, the Bay Area has created more wealth in the past two decades than anywhere else on Earth. Beyond the tech campuses, fog-wrapped hills hide Victorian gems, Michelin-starred restaurants, and easy access to Napa's wine country.
Why fly private on
this route
The commercial experience
Los Angeles
LAX handles 88 million passengers annually. Even with TSA PreCheck, expect 30-45 minutes of security theater before reaching your gate in a terminal a mile from your car.
San Francisco
SFO's parallel runways and fog create the worst on-time performance of any major US airport. June through August, marine layer delays average 45+ minutes.
The private advantage
From Los Angeles
In a city defined by traffic, private aviation is the ultimate time hack. Land at Van Nuys (VNY)—the world's busiest general aviation airport—and be in Beverly Hills in 20 minutes. No 405 freeway, no LAX parking structures, no wasted hours.
To San Francisco
Fly into San Carlos (SQL) or Oakland (OAK) and skip SFO's fog delays entirely. Private aviation means landing 20 minutes from Sand Hill Road, ready for your pitch meeting, not waiting for marine layer to lift.
Save hours, not just minutes
When you factor in airport arrival, security, boarding, deplaning, and ground transportation, private aviation saves 3-5 hours on each trip compared to commercial.
Popular for
this route
Airports we serve
Los Angeles, CA
Van Nuys (VNY) is the go-to for Westside and Valley destinations. Burbank (BUR) offers the closest access to Hollywood and Downtown. Santa Monica Airport closed in 2028—VNY absorbed most of its traffic.
San Francisco, CA
San Carlos Airport (SQL) offers the closest access to Silicon Valley's venture capital corridor. Oakland (OAK) is best for San Francisco proper. Both avoid SFO's notorious fog delays.
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Common questions
A private jet flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco takes approximately 1.0 hrs depending on aircraft type. Light jets average 1.1 hours, while long-range jets can complete the journey in 0.9 hours.
Charter costs for Los Angeles to San Francisco vary based on aircraft type and availability. Light jets start around $4,500/hour, midsize jets around $6,500/hour, and heavy jets around $8,500/hour. For a 1.0 hrs flight, total costs typically range from $15,000 to $50,000+.
For Los Angeles, popular private jet airports include VNY, BUR, LAX. In San Francisco, private jets commonly use SFO, OAK, SJC. These airports offer FBO services with private terminals, expedited security, and premium amenities.
Yes, same-day charter is often available on this route. ReserveJets offers 24/7 booking with as little as 4 hours notice for our fleet aircraft. Availability depends on aircraft positioning, but this is a popular route with frequent options.
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