Charter Bozeman to San Jose privately from US$28,500, about 1h 58m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Bozeman (BZN) to San Jose (LVK), and from San Jose (LVK) back to Bozeman (BZN).
The straight-line distance between Bozeman and San Jose is about 1,259 km (783 miles), or 680 nautical miles.
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Expect US$28,500 – US$54,500 for a one-way charter between Bozeman and San Jose, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 58m | 1h 46m – 2h 10m | US$28,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 51m | 1h 40m – 2h 02m | US$39,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 58m | US$28,500 – US$40,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 57m | US$31,500 – US$44,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 53m | US$34,000 – US$48,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 51m | US$39,000 – US$54,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 51m | US$43,000 – US$60,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 53m | US$47,000 – US$65,500 | 9-12 |
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.
Jet charter costs between Bozeman and San Jose are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
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.
San Jose, United States: Moffett Federal Airfield, Mineta San Jose International Airport, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Hayward Executive Airport and Livermore Municipal Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Bozeman→San Jose runs about 19 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 → San Jose | 80 | 122 min | 97 min | Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (10), Gulfstream 4 (9), Cessna Citation XLS (7), Gulfstream 5 (7) |
| San Jose → Bozeman | 114 | 103 min | 84 min | Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (15), Embraer Phenom 300 (13), Cessna Citation Longitude (10), Gulfstream 4 (9) |
194 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
194 business-aviation flights were tracked between Bozeman and San Jose from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 3.7 a week, on 120 separate days.
99% were jets and 1% turboprops. 80 flights set out from the Bozeman side and 114 from the San Jose side.
Busiest full month: February 2026 (39 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Monday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Bozeman | Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) – 194 flights |
| San Jose | Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) – 138 flights; Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) – 40 flights; Livermore Municipal Airport (LVK) – 16 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 | Livermore Municipal Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KBZN / BZN | KLVK / LVK |
| Longest hard runway | 8,994 ft | 5,253 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 4,473 ft | 400 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 12 km |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,053 ft spare |
2,180 km 606 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,353 ft spare |
2,410 km 836 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,753 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,126 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,975 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,076 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,053 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,326 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 323 ft short |
4,600 km 3,026 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 323 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,352 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 353 ft spare |
6,400 km 4,826 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 561 ft spare |
7,220 km 5,646 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 187 ft short |
7,400 km 5,826 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 47 ft short |
7,800 km 6,226 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 463 ft spare |
7,400 km 5,826 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 747 ft short |
14,260 km 12,686 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 547 ft short |
11,112 km 9,538 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 747 ft short |
12,960 km 11,386 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 453 ft spare |
11,945 km 10,371 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
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) · Mineta San Jose International Airport (11,000 ft, 0 km) · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (10,520 ft, 47 km) · San Francisco International Airport (11,870 ft, 49 km) · Hayward Executive Airport (5,694 ft, 37 km)
Travel Bozeman–San Jose with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Our team responds to Bozeman–San Jose quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Bozeman and San Jose is built around your itinerary.
Bozeman–San Jose is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$28,500 – US$54,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 58m gate to gate over 1,259 km (783 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Bozeman–San Jose departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: San Jose to Bozeman runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 194 business-aviation flights between Bozeman and San Jose – about 3.7 a week, flown on 120 different days. Monday was the busiest day of the week and February 2026 the busiest full month (39 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) – 194 flights on the Bozeman side, and Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) – 138 flights; Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) – 40 flights; Livermore Municipal Airport (LVK) – 16 flights on the San Jose side.
99% of the tracked flights were jets and 1% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Bombardier Global 6000/6500.
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