17Oct
Sat 01:06
Hawker 125-700/800/850/900 Midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 36,588
whole aircraft
Private jet from San Francisco to Cleveland
We have seen 2 empty legs from San Francisco to Cleveland, from US$ 36,588. A full charter is estimated at US$ 28,000–56,000. 1,874 nm, about 4h40 in the air.
- Distance
- 1,874 nm
- Flight time
- 4h40
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 36,588
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 56,000
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 36,588
- Median price
- US$ 36,588
- Latest flight
- 17 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 17 Oct 2026 | Hawker 125-700/800/850/900 | US$ 41,456 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 4h40 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 28,000–US$ 56,000 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 4h28 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 33,600–US$ 67,200 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 4h23 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 41,700–US$ 83,400 |
| Ultra long range, 14 seats | 4h13 | US$ 13,000 | US$ 54,900–US$ 109,800 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 36,588, against US$ 56,000 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 35% 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 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
Airports in Cleveland
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport CLE0 km from the centre
- Burke Lakefront Airport BKL18 km from the centre
- Cuyahoga County Airport CGF35 km from the centre
- Akron Fulton International Airport AKC52 km from the centre
- Akron Canton Regional Airport CAK65 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from San Francisco to Cleveland?
A full charter runs about US$ 28,000–56,000 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 36,588, with a median of US$ 36,588.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Cleveland?
It is 1,874 nautical miles (3,471 km): about 4h40 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly San Francisco → Cleveland?
Non-stop: midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats), heavy jet (12 seats), ultra long range (14 seats). Seen on this route: Hawker 125-700/800/850/900.
Are there empty legs from San Francisco to Cleveland right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 36,588. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). In Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL), Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Cleveland to San Francisco?
Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it 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.