Empty leg flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

25 flights available

Distance
278 nm
320 statute miles
Light Jet jet
58m
Midsize jet
58m
Heavy jet
59m

Flight time by aircraft category

Category Flight time Cruise speed Notes
Turboprop 1h 18m 262 kt Direct
Very Light Jet 1h 03m 364 kt Direct
Light Jet 58m 432 kt Direct
Midsize 58m 454 kt Direct
Super Mid 57m 474 kt Direct
Heavy 59m 484 kt Direct
Ultra Long Range 57m 514 kt Direct
Commercial flight time
1.0 hr ramp-to-ramp
Typical Western Air Charter, Inc. d/b/a Jet Edge schedule on this route (BTS T-100 data). Private jets skip the 2+ hours of TSA, boarding, and connections.
Typical aircraft on this route
Light Jet, Heavy, Midsize
Based on 25+ legs we've tracked on this route.

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Jun 28, 2026
San Carlos, CA KSQL
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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Beechcraft King Air 200 Turboprop
Jun 28, 2026
Monterey Rgnl, CA KMRY
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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Embraer Phenom 100 Very Light Jet
Jun 28, 2026
Monterey Rgnl, CA KMRY
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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Pilatus PC-12 Turboprop
Jun 28, 2026
San Jose Intl, CA KSJC
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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Gulfstream G550 Heavy
Jun 30, 2026
Oakland, CA KOAK
Santa Ana, CA KSNA
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N680PC Citation Sovereign Super Mid
Jun 30, 2026
Oakland, CA KOAK
Santa Ana, CA KSNA
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N680PC Cessna Citation Sovereign Super Mid
Jul 2, 2026
Oakland, CA KOAK
Santa Monica, CA KSMO
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N795MM Pilatus PC 12 NG Turboprop
Jul 2, 2026
Oakland, CA KOAK
Santa Monica, CA KSMO
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N795MM Pilatus PC-12/47E (NG) Turboprop
Jul 5, 2026
Moffett Federal Afld, CA KNUQ
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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Beechcraft King Air 200 Turboprop
Jul 6, 2026
Oakland, CA KOAK
Camarillo, CA KCMA
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N656SM Cessna Citation CJ3 Light Jet
Jul 7, 2026
Moffett Federal Afld, CA KNUQ
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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Gulfstream G550 Heavy
Jul 9, 2026
Monterey Rgnl, CA KMRY
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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Bombardier Global Express Ultra Long Range
Jul 9, 2026
San Carlos, CA KSQL
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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Beechcraft King Air 200 Turboprop
Jul 9, 2026
Livermore Muni, CA KLVK
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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Dassault Falcon 900C Heavy
Jul 12, 2026
San Francisco, CA KSFO
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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N889PG Bombardier Global 5000 Ultra Long Range
Jul 19, 2026
San Francisco, CA KSFO
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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N970BG Gulfstream G V Heavy
Jul 23, 2026
San Jose Intl, CA KSJC
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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Gulfstream G650ER Heavy
Jul 31, 2026
Metropolitan Oakland Intl, CA KOAK
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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Cessna Citation CJ3 Light Jet
Aug 14, 2026
Moffett Federal Afld, CA KNUQ
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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Bombardier Global Express Ultra Long Range
Aug 17, 2026
San Francisco Intl, CA KSFO
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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Dassault Falcon 900B Heavy
Aug 26, 2026
San Carlos, CA KSQL
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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Beechcraft King Air 200 Turboprop
Sep 2, 2026
San Jose, CA KSJC
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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N999PR Beechcraft Hawker 900XP Midsize
Sep 13, 2026
Metropolitan Oakland Intl, CA KOAK
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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Cessna Citation CJ3 Light Jet
Sep 18, 2026
Napa County, CA KAPC
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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Bombardier Lear 60 Midsize
Nov 29, 2026
San Francisco, CA KSFO
Van Nuys, CA KVNY
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N137WS Gulfstream G IV SP Heavy

San Francisco to Los Angeles empty leg FAQ

How much do empty leg flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles cost?

Empty legs from San Francisco to Los Angeles are typically 50-75% off normal charter rates. Prices depend on aircraft type and how close to departure you book. Set an alert to see live pricing when flights become available.

How long is a private jet flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

The route covers approximately 278 nautical miles. A light jet takes about 58m. A midsize jet takes about 58m. A heavy jet takes about 59m.

How often do empty legs appear on this route?

Empty leg frequency depends on charter demand between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Popular routes may see several per week during peak seasons. Most empty legs are posted 1-7 days before departure and are gone within 48 hours. A free alert is the best way to catch them.

Can I fly the reverse route — Los Angeles to San Francisco?

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