15Oct
Thu 17:36
Cessna Citation CJ3 Light jet
US$ 3,465
whole aircraft
Private jet from Sacramento to San Francisco
We have seen 1 empty legs from Sacramento to San Francisco, from US$ 3,465. A full charter is estimated at US$ 4,800–9,600. 74 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 74 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, light jet
- US$ 3,465
- One-way charter, light jet
- US$ 9,600
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 3,465
- Median price
- US$ 3,465
- 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 | 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 empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 3,465, against US$ 9,600 for a full charter on a light jet: about 64% 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 Sacramento
- Sacramento International Airport SMF0 km from the centre
- McClellan Airfield MCC17 km from the centre
- Sacramento Executive Airport SAC22 km from the centre
- Sacramento Mather Airport MHR30 km from the centre
- Yuba County Airport MYV45 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 Sacramento to San Francisco?
A full charter runs about US$ 4,800–9,600 on a light jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 3,465, with a median of US$ 3,465.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to San Francisco?
It is 74 nautical miles (137 km): about 1h00 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Sacramento → San Francisco?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation CJ3, Gulfstream G600.
Are there empty legs from Sacramento to San Francisco right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 3,465. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF), McClellan Airfield (MCC), Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC). 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 Sacramento?
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.