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Cessna Citation Excel/XLS Midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 12,290
whole aircraft
Private jet from Palm Springs to Seattle
We have seen 2 empty legs from Palm Springs to Seattle, from US$ 8,890. A full charter is estimated at US$ 14,100–28,200. 859 nm, about 2h21 in the air.
- Distance
- 859 nm
- Flight time
- 2h21
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 8,890
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 28,200
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 8,890
- Median price
- US$ 8,890
- Latest flight
- 11 Nov 2026
Earlier flights
| 11 Nov 2026 | Cessna Citation Excel/XLS | US$ 8,890 |
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 | 3h28 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 9,700–US$ 19,400 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 2h56 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 10,500–US$ 21,000 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 2h27 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 11,700–US$ 23,400 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 2h21 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 14,100–US$ 28,200 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 8,890, against US$ 28,200 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 68% 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 Palm Springs
- Palm Springs International Airport PSP0 km from the centre
- Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport TRM39 km from the centre
- Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field KNXP61 km from the centre
- March Air Reserve Base RIV70 km from the centre
- Bermuda Dunes Airport UDD23 km from the centre
Airports in Seattle
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport SEA0 km from the centre
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field BFI9 km from the centre
- Tacoma Narrows Airport TIW28 km from the centre
- Bremerton National Airport PWT35 km from the centre
- Seattle Paine Field International Airport PAE51 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Palm Springs to Seattle?
A full charter runs about US$ 14,100–28,200 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 8,890, with a median of US$ 8,890.
How long is the flight from Palm Springs to Seattle?
It is 859 nautical miles (1,591 km): about 2h21 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Palm Springs → Seattle?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation Excel/XLS.
Are there empty legs from Palm Springs to Seattle right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 12,290. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Palm Springs: Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM), Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (KNXP). In Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI), Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Seattle to Palm Springs?
The return route has its own page, with 2 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.