15Oct
Thu
Cessna Citation X Super-midsize jet, 12 seats
US$ 8,600
whole aircraft
Private jet from San Francisco to Reno
We have seen 4 empty legs from San Francisco to Reno, from US$ 3,190. A full charter is estimated at US$ 7,500–15,000. 166 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 166 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
- US$ 8,600
- One-way charter, super-midsize jet
- US$ 15,000
Published flights
22Oct
Thu
IAI Galaxy/Gulfstream G200 Super-midsize jet, 9 seats
Price on request
21Nov
Sat
Pilatus PC-12 Turboprop, 6 seats
US$ 3,190
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 4
- Lowest price
- US$ 3,190
- Median price
- US$ 3,190
- Latest flight
- 14 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 14 Oct 2026 | Beech King Air 200/250 | 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 | 1h00 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 2,800–US$ 5,600 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h00 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 3,600–US$ 7,200 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h00 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h00 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 1h00 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 7,500–US$ 15,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 8,600, against US$ 15,000 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 43% 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 Reno
- Reno Tahoe International Airport RNO0 km from the centre
- Carson Airport CSN34 km from the centre
- Truckee Tahoe Airport TKF38 km from the centre
- Lake Tahoe Airport TVL70 km from the centre
- Minden-Tahoe Airport MEV55 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from San Francisco to Reno?
A full charter runs about US$ 7,500–15,000 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 3,190, with a median of US$ 3,190.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Reno?
It is 166 nautical miles (307 km): about 1h00 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly San Francisco → Reno?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats). Seen on this route: Beech King Air 200/250, Cessna Citation X, IAI Galaxy/Gulfstream G200, Pilatus PC-12.
Are there empty legs from San Francisco to Reno right now?
Yes, 3 listed now, from US$ 3,190. 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 Reno: Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), Carson Airport (CSN), Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Reno to San Francisco?
The return route has its own page, with 3 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.