17Oct
Sat
Gulfstream G650/G650ER Ultra long range, 13 seats
US$ 64,890
whole aircraft
Private jet from San Francisco to Washington
We have seen 2 empty legs from San Francisco to Washington, from US$ 42,590. A full charter is estimated at US$ 46,600–93,200. 2,117 nm, about 4h54 in the air.
- Distance
- 2,117 nm
- Flight time
- 4h54
- Typical empty leg, heavy jet
- US$ 42,590
- One-way charter, heavy jet
- US$ 93,200
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 42,590
- Median price
- US$ 42,590
- Latest flight
- 14 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 14 Oct 2026 | Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650 | US$ 42,590 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 5h13 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 31,300–US$ 62,600 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 5h00 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 37,500–US$ 75,000 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 4h54 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 46,600–US$ 93,200 |
| Ultra long range, 14 seats | 4h43 | US$ 13,000 | US$ 61,400–US$ 122,800 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 42,590, against US$ 93,200 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 54% 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 Washington
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport DCA0 km from the centre
- Washington Dulles International Airport IAD38 km from the centre
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport BWI48 km from the centre
- Joint Base Andrews ADW15 km from the centre
- Fort Meade Executive Airport FME35 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from San Francisco to Washington?
A full charter runs about US$ 46,600–93,200 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 42,590, with a median of US$ 42,590.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Washington?
It is 2,117 nautical miles (3,921 km): about 4h54 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly San Francisco → Washington?
Non-stop: midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats), heavy jet (12 seats), ultra long range (14 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650, Gulfstream G650/G650ER.
Are there empty legs from San Francisco to Washington right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 64,890. 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 Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Washington to San Francisco?
Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it 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.