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Cessna Citation CJ3 Light jet, 8 seats
Price on request
Private jet from San Francisco to Sacramento
Private jet from San Francisco to Sacramento: 74 nautical miles, about 1h00 in the air. A full charter is estimated at US$ 4,800–9,600; we tell you when an empty leg appears.
- Distance
- 74 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty-leg price
- —
- One-way charter, light jet
- US$ 9,600
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- —
- Median price
- —
- Latest flight
- 12 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 12 Oct 2026 | Learjet 40 | 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 |
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 Sacramento
- Sacramento International Airport SMF0 km from the centre
- McClellan Airfield MCC17 km from the centre
- Sacramento Executive Airport SAC22 km from the centre
- Sacramento Mather Airport MHR30 km from the centre
- Yuba County Airport MYV45 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from San Francisco to Sacramento?
A full charter runs about US$ 4,800–9,600 on a light jet (estimate).
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sacramento?
It is 74 nautical miles (137 km): about 1h00 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly San Francisco → Sacramento?
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, Learjet 40.
Are there empty legs from San Francisco to Sacramento right now?
Yes, 1 listed now; price on request.
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 Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF), McClellan Airfield (MCC), Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Sacramento 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.