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Private jet from San Francisco to Madison

We have seen 1 empty legs from San Francisco to Madison, from US$ 34,190. A full charter is estimated at US$ 28,000–56,000. 1,536 nm, about 3h44 in the air.

Distance
1,536 nm
Flight time
3h44
Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
US$ 34,190
One-way charter, super-midsize jet
US$ 56,000

Published flights

No empty legs are published on this route right now. Leave your contact and we will tell you when one appears, or request a full charter.

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
1
Lowest price
US$ 34,190
Median price
US$ 34,190
Latest flight
15 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

15 Oct 2026 Cessna Citation X US$ 34,190

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

What a full charter costs

ClassTimeHourCharter
Light jet, 7 seats 4h03 US$ 4,800 US$ 19,500–US$ 39,000
Midsize jet, 8 seats 3h53 US$ 6,000 US$ 23,300–US$ 46,600
Super-midsize jet, 9 seats 3h44 US$ 7,500 US$ 28,000–US$ 56,000
Heavy jet, 12 seats 3h40 US$ 9,500 US$ 34,800–US$ 69,600

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 34,190, against US$ 56,000 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 39% 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

Airports in Madison

Questions

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

A full charter runs about US$ 28,000–56,000 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 34,190, with a median of US$ 34,190.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Madison?

It is 1,536 nautical miles (2,845 km): about 3h44 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly San Francisco → Madison?

Non-stop: light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation X.

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

Not right now. Leave your contact and we will tell you when an empty leg appears on this route, or request a full charter.

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 Madison: Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN), Dodge County Airport (UNU), Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Madison 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.