18Dec
Fri
Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450 Heavy jet, 13 seats
US$ 20,990
whole aircraft
Private jet from Denver to Santa Ana
We have seen 2 empty legs from Denver to Santa Ana, from US$ 13,000. A full charter is estimated at US$ 18,600–37,200. 734 nm, about 1h58 in the air.
- Distance
- 734 nm
- Flight time
- 1h58
- Typical empty leg, heavy jet
- US$ 20,990
- One-way charter, heavy jet
- US$ 37,200
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 13,000
- Median price
- US$ 13,000
- Latest flight
- 13 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 13 Oct 2026 | Cessna Citation X | US$ 13,000 |
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 | 3h01 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 8,500–US$ 17,000 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 2h34 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 9,200–US$ 18,400 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 2h09 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 10,300–US$ 20,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 2h04 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 12,400–US$ 24,800 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 1h58 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 18,600–US$ 37,200 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 20,990, against US$ 37,200 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 44% 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 Santa Ana
- John Wayne Orange County International Airport SNA0 km from the centre
- Long Beach International Airport LGB30 km from the centre
- Ontario International Airport ONT49 km from the centre
- Los Angeles International Airport LAX58 km from the centre
- Riverside Municipal Airport RAL50 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Denver to Santa Ana?
A full charter runs about US$ 18,600–37,200 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 13,000, with a median of US$ 13,000.
How long is the flight from Denver to Santa Ana?
It is 734 nautical miles (1,359 km): about 1h58 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Denver → Santa Ana?
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: Cessna Citation X, Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450.
Are there empty legs from Denver to Santa Ana right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 20,990. 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 Santa Ana: John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), Long Beach International Airport (LGB), Ontario International Airport (ONT). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Santa Ana to Denver?
The return route has its own page, with 1 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.