15Oct
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Cessna Citation CJ3 Light jet, 8 seats
Price on request
Private jet from Vancouver to Portland
Private jet from Vancouver to Portland: 218 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
- 218 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty-leg price
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- One-way charter, light jet
- US$ 9,600
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
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- Median price
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- Latest flight
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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 | 1h11 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 3,300–US$ 6,600 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h02 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 3,700–US$ 7,400 |
| 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 Vancouver
- Vancouver International Airport YVR0 km from the centre
- Victoria International Airport YYJ63 km from the centre
- Boundary Bay Airport YDT19 km from the centre
- Pitt Meadows Regional Airport CYPK35 km from the centre
- Langley Airport YLY42 km from the centre
Airports in Portland
- Portland International Airport PDX0 km from the centre
- Portland Troutdale Airport TTD16 km from the centre
- Portland Hillsboro Airport HIO28 km from the centre
- Aurora State Airport KUAO40 km from the centre
- McMinnville Municipal Airport KMMV61 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Vancouver to Portland?
A full charter runs about US$ 4,800–9,600 on a light jet (estimate).
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Portland?
It is 218 nautical miles (404 km): about 1h00 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Vancouver → Portland?
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.
Are there empty legs from Vancouver to Portland right now?
Yes, 1 listed now; price on request.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Victoria International Airport (YYJ), Boundary Bay Airport (YDT). In Portland: Portland International Airport (PDX), Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD), Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Portland to Vancouver?
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.