17Oct
Sat
Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650 Heavy jet, 10 seats
US$ 22,357
whole aircraft
Private jet from Denver to San Francisco
We have seen 2 empty legs from Denver to San Francisco, from US$ 22,357. A full charter is estimated at US$ 20,700–41,400. 838 nm, about 2h11 in the air.
- Distance
- 838 nm
- Flight time
- 2h11
- Typical empty leg, heavy jet
- US$ 22,357
- One-way charter, heavy jet
- US$ 41,400
Published flights
18Oct
Sun
Gulfstream V/G500/G550 Ultra long range, 18 seats
US$ 36,290
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 22,357
- Median price
- US$ 22,357
- Latest flight
- —
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 3h24 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 9,500–US$ 19,000 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 2h52 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 10,300–US$ 20,600 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 2h24 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 11,500–US$ 23,000 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 2h18 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 13,800–US$ 27,600 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 2h11 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 20,700–US$ 41,400 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 22,357, against US$ 41,400 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 46% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Denver
- Denver International Airport DEN0 km from the centre
- Buckley Space Force Base BFK19 km from the centre
- Centennial Airport APA36 km from the centre
- Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport BJC38 km from the centre
- Boulder Municipal Airport WBU51 km from the centre
Airports in San Francisco
- San Francisco International Airport SFO0 km from the centre
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport OAK18 km from the centre
- Mineta San Jose International Airport SJC49 km from the centre
- San Carlos Airport SQL16 km from the centre
- Palo Alto Airport PAO29 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Denver to San Francisco?
A full charter runs about US$ 20,700–41,400 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 22,357, with a median of US$ 22,357.
How long is the flight from Denver to San Francisco?
It is 838 nautical miles (1,552 km): about 2h11 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Denver → San Francisco?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650, Gulfstream V/G500/G550.
Are there empty legs from Denver to San Francisco right now?
Yes, 2 listed now, from US$ 22,357. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Denver: Denver International Airport (DEN), Buckley Space Force Base (BFK), Centennial Airport (APA). In San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, San Francisco to Denver?
The return route has its own page, with 9 empty legs seen. Asking for a round trip in one request is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.