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

A private jet from San Francisco to Los Angeles covers approximately 278 nautical miles. Flight times vary by aircraft type, typically ranging from 2 to 6 hours depending on the jet category.

How often do empty legs from San Francisco to Los Angeles become available?

Empty leg availability on this route depends on charter demand. Popular routes see more frequent empty legs. Most are posted 1-7 days before departure and sell within 48 hours. Setting a free alert is the best way to catch them.

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

Current empty leg prices from San Francisco to Los Angeles start at $3093 and go up to $7130. Empty legs are typically 50-75% less than standard charter rates.

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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, Turboprop

Based on 16+ legs we've tracked on this route.

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