17Oct
Sat
Learjet 60 Midsize jet, 7 seats
US$ 1,458
whole aircraft
Private jet from San Francisco to Denver
We have seen 4 empty legs from San Francisco to Denver, from US$ 1,458. A full charter is estimated at US$ 13,800–27,600. 838 nm, about 2h18 in the air.
- Distance
- 838 nm
- Flight time
- 2h18
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 1,458
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 27,600
Published flights
17Oct
Sat
Cessna Citation X Super-midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 16,658
whole aircraft
18Oct
Sun
US$ 14,895
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 4
- Lowest price
- US$ 1,458
- Median price
- US$ 11,090
- Latest flight
- 18 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 18 Oct 2026 | Cessna Citation X | US$ 11,090 |
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 | 3h24 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 9,500–US$ 19,000 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 2h52 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 10,300–US$ 20,600 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 2h24 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 11,500–US$ 23,000 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 2h18 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 13,800–US$ 27,600 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 1,458, against US$ 27,600 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 95% 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 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
Questions
How much is a private jet from San Francisco to Denver?
A full charter runs about US$ 13,800–27,600 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 1,458, with a median of US$ 11,090.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Denver?
It is 838 nautical miles (1,552 km): about 2h18 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly San Francisco → Denver?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation X, Learjet 60.
Are there empty legs from San Francisco to Denver right now?
Yes, 3 listed now, from US$ 1,458. 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 Denver: Denver International Airport (DEN), Buckley Space Force Base (BFK), Centennial Airport (APA). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Denver to San Francisco?
The return route has its own page, with 4 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.