The Los Angeles to San Francisco private jet shuttle is one of the most important intrastate business aviation routes in the world. For California’s tech, finance, and entertainment executives, flying private between VNY and SQL takes approximately 1 hour — versus 2+ hours of total time on commercial — while providing complete privacy and flexibility for a route that operates multiple times daily.
Route Details
| Departure | Van Nuys Airport (VNY) |
| Arrival | San Carlos Airport (SQL) or Hayward Executive (HWD) |
| Distance | Approximately 340 nautical miles |
| Flight Time | ~55 minutes to 1.1 hours |
Pricing: LA to San Francisco
| Aircraft | Pax | Est. One-Way |
|---|---|---|
| Hawker 800XP | 8 | $7,000 – $11,000 |
| Gulfstream IV-SP | 19 | $18,000 – $28,000 |
Why Silicon Valley Executives Fly Private on This Route
- Board meetings, LP days, and fundraising presentations often require same-day LA to SF and back
- San Carlos Airport is 15 minutes from Sand Hill Road VC firms
- Confidential pre-IPO discussions require private cabin environment
- Multiple daily departure windows with no schedule constraint
- Empty legs frequently available on this route at significant discounts
