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Private jet from San Francisco to Palm Springs

We have seen 5 empty legs from San Francisco to Palm Springs, from US$ 4,590. A full charter is estimated at US$ 6,100–12,200. 365 nm, about 1h16 in the air.

Distance
365 nm
Flight time
1h16
Typical empty leg, light jet
US$ 7,290
One-way charter, light jet
US$ 12,200

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
5
Lowest price
US$ 4,590
Median price
US$ 7,290
Latest flight
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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 1h42 US$ 2,800 US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600
Very light jet, 4 seats 1h28 US$ 3,600 US$ 5,300–US$ 10,600
Light jet, 7 seats 1h16 US$ 4,800 US$ 6,100–US$ 12,200
Midsize jet, 8 seats 1h14 US$ 6,000 US$ 7,400–US$ 14,800

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 7,290, against US$ 12,200 for a full charter on a light jet: about 40% 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 Palm Springs

Questions

How much is a private jet from San Francisco to Palm Springs?

A full charter runs about US$ 6,100–12,200 on a light jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 4,590, with a median of US$ 7,290.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs?

It is 365 nautical miles (676 km): about 1h16 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly San Francisco → Palm Springs?

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, Beech King Air 350/360, Cessna Citation X.

Are there empty legs from San Francisco to Palm Springs right now?

Yes, 5 listed now, from US$ 4,590. 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 Palm Springs: Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM), Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (KNXP). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Palm Springs 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.