Private jet from the Bay Area to Cabo
A private jet from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Cabos takes about 2h 21m in a light jet. A full one-way charter typically runs $33,500 to $41,500 in a light jet and $62,000 to $76,500 in a heavy jet, by our estimate. An empty leg, when one fits your dates, is priced by the operator.
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Cabo empty legs from the Bay Area
To Cabo
This is every Cabo empty leg we find from the Bay Area right now, from SFO, OAK, SJC, PAO, HWD. The operator's price is shown when one is posted. See all Cabo empty legs.
When to fly. Across the Cabo empty legs we list today, the most fly south on Sunday and Wednesday. If you can fly down then, you will usually see the most choice. Plan your return on its own.
What a private jet from the Bay Area to Cabo costs
Estimated ranges, not quotes, from the hourly rates we set from Ironbird Partners' own Cabo quotes, give or take 10%. As of 8 Nov 2026. See prices from every city.
| Aircraft | Flight time | Empty leg (estimated) | Full one-way charter (estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | 2h 21m | $12,500 to $19,500 | $33,500 to $41,500 |
| Midsize and super midsize jet | 2h 17m | $12,500 to $29,000 | $35,000 to $66,000 |
| Heavy jet | 2h 08m | $20,500 to $32,500 | $62,000 to $76,500 |
On peak days, such as around Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year and spring break, we typically see full charter prices 10% to 15% higher.
Which airports private jets use from the Bay Area
We list empty legs from any of these: SFO, OAK, SJC, PAO, HWD. The main one for this page is San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Which Cabo airport should I use?
Check which of the two your flight uses before you book hotels or transfers. Los Cabos International is SJD (MMSD), and Cabo San Lucas International is CSW (MMSL). See how SJD and CSW differ.
What do I need for customs on a flight to Cabo?
A flight from the Bay Area to Cabo is international, so everyone on board needs a valid passport. For a private aircraft, the pilot is responsible for filing the passenger manifest with US Customs and Border Protection under 19 CFR 122.22. Ask your operator how customs and immigration will be handled on arrival.
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Questions
How long is a private flight from the Bay Area to Cabo?
About 2h 21m in a light jet and 2h 08m in a heavy jet, nonstop to Los Cabos (SJD), by our estimate. Winds and routing change it on the day.
How much is a private jet from the Bay Area to Cabo?
A full one-way charter typically runs $33,500 to $41,500 in a light jet and $62,000 to $76,500 in a heavy jet, by our estimate. An empty leg, when one fits your dates, is priced by the operator.
How far is Cabo from the Bay Area?
About 1,250 miles in a straight line from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Cabos International (SJD).
Which airport in Cabo do private jets use?
Los Cabos International (SJD, MMSD) is the main airport. Cabo San Lucas International (CSW, MMSL) is the other option and has a shorter runway.
What is an empty leg?
An aircraft's repositioning flight that the operator offers for sale. It is a whole-aircraft charter, priced and timed around the operator's plan.
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