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Private jet from Reno to San Francisco

Private jet from Reno to San Francisco: 166 nautical miles, about 1h00 in the air. A full charter is estimated at US$ 4,800–9,600; we tell you when an empty leg appears.

Distance
166 nm
Flight time
1h00
Typical empty-leg price
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One-way charter, light jet
US$ 9,600

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
3
Lowest price
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Median price
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Latest flight
14 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

14 Oct 2026 Beech King Air 200/250 Price on request

Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.

What a full charter costs

ClassTimeHourCharter
Turboprop, 8 seats 1h00 US$ 2,800 US$ 2,800–US$ 5,600
Very light jet, 4 seats 1h00 US$ 3,600 US$ 3,600–US$ 7,200
Light jet, 7 seats 1h00 US$ 4,800 US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600
Midsize jet, 8 seats 1h00 US$ 6,000 US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000

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 Reno

Airports in San Francisco

Questions

How much is a private jet from Reno to San Francisco?

A full charter runs about US$ 4,800–9,600 on a light jet (estimate).

How long is the flight from Reno to San Francisco?

It is 166 nautical miles (307 km): about 1h00 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Reno → San Francisco?

Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Beech King Air 200/250, Cessna Citation CJ3, IAI Galaxy/Gulfstream G200.

Are there empty legs from Reno to San Francisco right now?

Yes, 2 listed now; price on request.

Which airports do the flights use?

In Reno: Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), Carson Airport (CSN), Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF). 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 Reno?

The return route has its own page, with 3 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.