Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Los Angeles ➔ San Francisco
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~560 km
Average flight time
~0h 41m
Recommended aircraft
Light Jet (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Los Angeles and San Francisco aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.
Operational context
The Los Angeles – San Francisco sector links Van Nuys (KVNY) to San Francisco SFO (KSFO) over 516 km great-circle, about 0h59 airborne in a Phenom 300. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Los Angeles. Firm quote from a senior broker within 30 minutes, 24/7.
Departure and arrival airports
Van Nuys (KVNY)
On the departure side, Van Nuys (KVNY) serves Los Angeles from 34.21°N / 118.49°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Signature Flight Support; 2469 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Beverly Hills / Malibu.
San Francisco SFO (KSFO)
On the arrival side, San Francisco SFO (KSFO) serves San Francisco from 37.62°N / 122.37°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Signature SFO Jet Center; 3618 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Silicon Valley.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 516 km · 278 NM
- Estimated block time
- 0h59
- Recommended aircraft
- Phenom 300 (Light Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Signature Flight Support — Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)
- Arrival FBO
- Signature SFO Jet Center — San Francisco SFO (KSFO / SFO)
- Departure runway
- 2469 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 3618 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Silicon Valley
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
About 0h59 block time on a Phenom 300, for 516 km great-circle between KVNY and KSFO.
Which aircraft suits Los Angeles → San Francisco?
A Phenom 300 (Light Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3618 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
How fast can we depart from Van Nuys?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Signature Flight Support.
What about customs and formalities?
Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.