Charter route · Pacific
San Francisco → Maui
KSQL → PHOG · 2,034 nm · 4h 56m typical block · $84,000–$117,500 heavy jet
2,034 nm
Distance
4h 56m
Block time (heavy jet)
$84,000–$117,500
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The San Francisco–Maui run covers 2,034 nautical miles, typically flown on a heavy jet in about 4h 56m block time from KSQL to PHOG.
Maui peaks Year-round — strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at PHOG tighten around holidays and major events. 2,400+ nm from West Coast, requires ETOPS-capable aircraft.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 7h 55m | $24,000–$33,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 5h 28m | $38,000–$53,500 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 5h 17m | $53,000–$74,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 5h 01m | $60,500–$84,500 |
| Heavy JetTypical | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 4h 56m | $84,000–$117,500 |
Estimates only — class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
Airport options
San Francisco, CA
- San Carlos AirportPrimaryKSQL
- San Francisco International AirportKSFO
- San Francisco Bay Oakland International AirportKOAK
- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International AirportKSJC
Nearby alternates
San Francisco destination guide →Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first — often the sharpest quotes.
Based near San Francisco
04 / Answers
San Francisco to Maui: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Maui?
The trip covers about 2,034 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 4h 56m block time on a heavy jet — a light jet runs about 5h 28m, a heavy jet about 4h 56m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from San Francisco to Maui cost?
One-way estimates run $84,000–$117,500 on a heavy jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $24,000 (turboprop) to $117,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between San Francisco and Maui?
Departures typically use KSQL, KSFO, KOAK, KSJC; arrivals use PHOG. When PHOG is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include PHJH, PHHN, PHNY, PHLU.
What size aircraft is right for San Francisco to Maui?
At 2,034 nm, most charters book a heavy jet (Gulfstream G550, Global 6000, 12–19 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from San Francisco to Maui?
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up — they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.