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Pilatus PC-12 Turboprop, 6 seats
US$ 4,990
whole aircraft
Private jet from San Francisco to Portland
We have seen 2 empty legs from San Francisco to Portland, from US$ 4,990. A full charter is estimated at US$ 7,400–14,800. 479 nm, about 1h32 in the air.
- Distance
- 479 nm
- Flight time
- 1h32
- Typical empty-leg price
- US$ 4,990
- One-way charter, light jet
- US$ 14,800
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 4,990
- Median price
- US$ 4,990
- Latest flight
- 12 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 12 Oct 2026 | Cessna Citation CJ3 | Price on request |
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 | 2h07 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 5,900–US$ 11,800 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h49 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 6,500–US$ 13,000 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h32 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 7,400–US$ 14,800 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h29 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 8,900–US$ 17,800 |
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 Portland
- Portland International Airport PDX0 km from the centre
- Portland Troutdale Airport TTD16 km from the centre
- Portland Hillsboro Airport HIO28 km from the centre
- Aurora State Airport KUAO40 km from the centre
- McMinnville Municipal Airport KMMV61 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from San Francisco to Portland?
A full charter runs about US$ 7,400–14,800 on a light jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 4,990, with a median of US$ 4,990.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Portland?
It is 479 nautical miles (887 km): about 1h32 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly San Francisco → Portland?
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, Pilatus PC-12.
Are there empty legs from San Francisco to Portland right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 4,990. 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 Portland: Portland International Airport (PDX), Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD), Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Portland to San Francisco?
The return route has its own page, with 1 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.