16Oct
Fri
Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 Super-midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 17,200
whole aircraft
Private jet from San Francisco to Seattle
We have seen 1 empty legs from San Francisco to Seattle, from US$ 17,200. A full charter is estimated at US$ 12,600–25,200. 590 nm, about 1h41 in the air.
- Distance
- 590 nm
- Flight time
- 1h41
- Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
- US$ 17,200
- One-way charter, super-midsize jet
- US$ 25,200
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 17,200
- Median price
- US$ 17,200
- Latest flight
- —
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 | 2h30 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 7,000–US$ 14,000 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 2h08 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 7,700–US$ 15,400 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h48 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 8,700–US$ 17,400 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h44 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 10,400–US$ 20,800 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 1h41 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 12,600–US$ 25,200 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 17,200, against US$ 25,200 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 32% 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 Seattle
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport SEA0 km from the centre
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field BFI9 km from the centre
- Tacoma Narrows Airport TIW28 km from the centre
- Bremerton National Airport PWT35 km from the centre
- Seattle Paine Field International Airport PAE51 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from San Francisco to Seattle?
A full charter runs about US$ 12,600–25,200 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 17,200, with a median of US$ 17,200.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Seattle?
It is 590 nautical miles (1,093 km): about 1h41 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly San Francisco → Seattle?
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: Bombardier Challenger 350/3500.
Are there empty legs from San Francisco to Seattle right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 17,200. 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 Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI), Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Seattle 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.