Private jet from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Share this
Private jet from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Wholesale rates.
Charter brokers mark up every leg on this route by 15–30%. FlyRoving members access the same flights at wholesale operator rates, no middleman margin, no surprise fees, covered under a flat $349/month membership.
| Flight time | Distance | Best aircraft | Depart | Arrive |
| ~1 hour | 340 miles | Light jet or turboprop | VNY, BUR, SMO | SJC, OAK, SFO, SQL |
THE ROUTE
Los Angeles to San Francisco by private jet: Route overview
Los Angeles to San Francisco is California’s most important business corridor, connecting the state’s entertainment, media, and real estate capital with its technology and venture capital. The executives who fly this route are managing investments, board seats, and operating partnerships across Hollywood and Silicon Valley, two ecosystems that have become deeply intertwined.
Commercial shuttles run frequently, but LAX to SFO is a 75-minute flight wrapped in 4+ hours of airport logistics. For executives who need to attend a morning board meeting in Palo Alto and be back in LA for an evening screening, a commercial is not viable.
By Private Jet from LA to San Francisco, you depart Van Nuys and land at San Jose (SJC), San Carlos (SQL), or Oakland (OAK), all closer to the actual destinations in Silicon Valley and the East Bay than SFO. The trip, door-to-door, is under 2.5 hours.
CHARTER PRICING
What does a private jet from Los Angeles to San Francisco cost?
Pricing varies by aircraft type and availability. Every broker quote includes a margin of 15–30% on top of the operator’s rate. FlyRoving members pay the operator rate directly.
| Aircraft Class | One-Way Cost | Details |
| Turboprop (PC-12, King Air 350) | $5,000–$8,000 | Up to 9 pax · ~1.2h · Most cost-effective |
| Light Jet (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300) | $7,500–$12,000 | Up to 8 pax · ~1h · Fastest option |
| Midsize Jet (Hawker 800XP) | $12,000–$18,000 | Up to 9 pax · ~1h · More cabin room for working teams |
Every one of those broker quotes includes a margin you never see itemized. FlyRoving members pay $349/month and access the same flights at wholesale operator rates, what the flight actually costs, without the middleman.
AIRPORTS
Departing Los Angeles
VNY · Van Nuys, West LA, Beverly Hills, Hollywood
BUR · Hollywood Burbank, Burbank, Studio City, Pasadena
SMO · Santa Monica, Coastal LA, Brentwood
Arriving San Francisco
SJC · San Jose International, Silicon Valley, Cupertino, Palo Alto
SQL · San Carlos Airport, Mid-Peninsula, Sand Hill Road VC corridor
OAK · Oakland International, East Bay, Berkeley
SFO · San Francisco International, Private terminal available, downtown SF
FlyRoving’s concierge team matches departure and arrival airports to your specific origin and destination on every booking.
USE CASES
Who typically flies from Los Angeles to San Francisco by private jet?
Entertainment x technology executives, Streaming, gaming, and content partnerships between Hollywood and Silicon Valley drive constant executive travel on this corridor.
Venture capital and private equity, LA-based funds with Bay Area portfolio companies, and SF-based VCs with LA entertainment investments.
Talent and agency professionals, CAA, WME, and agency executives managing tech partnerships and talent deals fly for same-day meetings.
Real estate developers, California’s two largest real estate markets, share investors and developers managing portfolios in both cities.
MEMBERSHIP VS. CHARTER
Why FlyRoving members fly this route for less
Every charter broker on this route operates the same way: source an aircraft from an operator, apply a 15–30% margin, and hand you a quote. That markup is never disclosed.
On a light jet, the broker margin per leg runs $1,125–$3,600. A weekly commuter pays $58,500–$187,200 per year in broker margin.
FlyRoving members pay none of it. The membership is $349/month. Members access flights at wholesale operator rates with no broker margin on top.
| Ad-hoc charter broker | FlyRoving membership | |
| Pricing structure | Wholesale + 15–30% markup | Wholesale rate, no markup |
| Broker margin per leg | Yes, built into every quote | None |
| Transparency | Markup never disclosed | You see the operator rate |
| Monthly cost | $0 upfront, markup every trip | $349/mo, zero markup |
| Break-even vs. broker | Never | First leg of the first trip |
| Support | Transactional per booking | Dedicated concierge |
Ready to fly Los Angeles to San Francisco without the broker markup?
FlyRoving was built for the professionals who fly this route as a routine part of doing business.
Option 1, Most popular: Join FlyRoving membership. $349/month. Wholesale operator rates. No broker markup. Cancel anytime. → Start your membership
Option 2, One-time flight: Request a charter quote. See the operator rate directly. → Get a quote