Fly private between Bozeman and Portland from US$22,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Bozeman (BZN) to Portland (PDX), and from Portland (PDX) back to Bozeman (BZN).
Bozeman and Portland lie approximately 889 km apart (552 mi / 480 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Bozeman to Portland (and Portland to Bozeman) ranges from US$22,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$31,000 for a midsize jet such as the Cessna Citation XLS+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 31m | 1h 22m – 1h 40m | US$22,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 31m | US$22,000 – US$31,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 30m | US$24,000 – US$34,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 27m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 8-10 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Bozeman–Portland charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Bozeman, United States: Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, Mission Field, Three Forks Airport and Ennis Big Sky Airport.
Portland, United States: Portland International Airport, Portland Troutdale Airport, Portland Hillsboro Airport, Aurora State Airport, Scappoose Industrial Airpark and McMinnville Municipal Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sat, most often around 19:00 UTC.
Bozeman→Portland runs about 21 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Wed is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman → Portland | 29 | 92 min | 76 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (4), Cessna Citation Latitude (3), Pilatus PC-12 (2), Learjet 45 (2) |
| Portland → Bozeman | 34 | 71 min | — | Cessna Citation Latitude (5), Bombardier Global 5000/5500 (4), Learjet 45 (3), Gulfstream 5 (3) |
63 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
63 business-aviation flights were tracked between Bozeman and Portland from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1.2 a week, on 56 separate days.
89% were jets and 11% turboprops. 29 flights set out from the Bozeman side and 34 from the Portland side.
Busiest full month: February 2026 (14 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Saturday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Bozeman | Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) – 63 flights |
| Portland | Portland International Airport (PDX) – 41 flights; Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO) – 19 flights; Aurora State Airport – 3 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport | Portland International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KBZN / BZN | KPDX / PDX |
| Longest hard runway | 8,994 ft | 11,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 4,473 ft | 31 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Bozeman to Portland can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport has 8,994 ft and Portland International Airport 11,000 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 889 km.
Alternates within range: Mission Field (5,701 ft, 55 km) · Three Forks Airport (5,100 ft, 34 km) · Ennis Big Sky Airport (7,600 ft, 68 km) · Townsend Airport (3,999 ft, 66 km) · Portland Troutdale Airport (5,399 ft, 16 km) · Portland Hillsboro Airport (6,600 ft, 28 km) · Aurora State Airport (5,003 ft, 40 km) · Scappoose Industrial Airpark (5,100 ft, 29 km)
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
The Bozeman to Portland route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$22,000 – US$31,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 31m gate to gate over 889 km (552 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Bozeman–Portland charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Bozeman–Portland charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 63 business-aviation flights between Bozeman and Portland – about 1.2 a week, flown on 56 different days. Saturday was the busiest day of the week and February 2026 the busiest full month (14 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) – 63 flights on the Bozeman side, and Portland International Airport (PDX) – 41 flights; Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO) – 19 flights; Aurora State Airport – 3 flights on the Portland side.
89% of the tracked flights were jets and 11% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation Latitude.
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