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Private jet from Scottsdale to San Francisco

We have seen 3 empty legs from Scottsdale to San Francisco, from US$ 9,790. A full charter is estimated at US$ 12,200–24,400. 564 nm, about 1h38 in the air.

Distance
564 nm
Flight time
1h38
Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
US$ 13,990
One-way charter, super-midsize jet
US$ 24,400

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
3
Lowest price
US$ 9,790
Median price
US$ 13,990
Latest flight
12 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

12 Oct 2026 Bombardier Challenger 300 US$ 13,990

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
Super-midsize jet, 9 seats 1h38 US$ 7,500 US$ 12,200–US$ 24,400

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 13,990, against US$ 24,400 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 Scottsdale

Airports in San Francisco

Questions

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

A full charter runs about US$ 12,200–24,400 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 9,790, with a median of US$ 13,990.

How long is the flight from Scottsdale to San Francisco?

It is 564 nautical miles (1,045 km): about 1h38 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Scottsdale → San Francisco?

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 300, Cessna Citation Excel/XLS, Cessna Citation X.

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

Yes, 2 listed now, from US$ 9,790. They are at the top of this page.

Which airports do the flights use?

In Scottsdale: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), Scottsdale Airport (SCF). In San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, San Francisco to Scottsdale?

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.