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Private jet from San Francisco to Scottsdale

We have seen 2 empty legs from San Francisco to Scottsdale, from US$ 9,790. A full charter is estimated at US$ 15,200–30,400. 564 nm, about 1h36 in the air.

Distance
564 nm
Flight time
1h36
Typical empty leg, heavy jet
US$ 12,078
One-way charter, heavy jet
US$ 30,400

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
2
Lowest price
US$ 9,790
Median price
US$ 9,790
Latest flight
26 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

26 Oct 2026 Embraer Legacy 600/650 US$ 12,078

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 2h25 US$ 2,800 US$ 6,800–US$ 13,600
Very light jet, 4 seats 2h04 US$ 3,600 US$ 7,400–US$ 14,800
Light jet, 7 seats 1h45 US$ 4,800 US$ 8,400–US$ 16,800
Midsize jet, 8 seats 1h41 US$ 6,000 US$ 10,100–US$ 20,200
Heavy jet, 12 seats 1h36 US$ 9,500 US$ 15,200–US$ 30,400

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 12,078, against US$ 30,400 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 60% 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 Scottsdale

Questions

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

A full charter runs about US$ 15,200–30,400 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 9,790, with a median of US$ 9,790.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Scottsdale?

It is 564 nautical miles (1,045 km): about 1h36 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly San Francisco → Scottsdale?

Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation Excel/XLS, Embraer Legacy 600/650.

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

Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 9,790. 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 Scottsdale: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), Scottsdale Airport (SCF). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Scottsdale 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.