Charter Reno to Mesa privately from US$24,000, about 1h 38m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Reno (RNO) to Mesa (MSC), and from Mesa (MSC) back to Reno (RNO).
Reno and Mesa lie approximately 983 km apart (611 mi / 531 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$24,000 – US$33,500 for a one-way charter between Reno and Mesa, 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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 38m | 1h 28m – 1h 48m | US$24,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 38m | US$24,000 – US$33,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 37m | US$26,000 – US$37,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 34m | US$28,500 – US$40,000 | 8-10 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
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 Reno–Mesa 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Reno, United States: Reno Tahoe International Airport, Reno-Stead Airport, Carson Airport, Truckee Tahoe Airport, Dayton Valley Airpark and Silver Springs Airport.
Mesa, United States: Mesa Gateway Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Pegasus Airpark, Falcon Field, Scottsdale Airport and Phoenix Deer Valley Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 17:00 UTC.
Mesa→Reno runs about 20 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Thu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno → Mesa | 21 | 90 min | 77 min | Pilatus PC-12 (5), Cessna Citation CJ2 (2), Cessna Citation CJ3 (2), Learjet 45 (2) |
| Mesa → Reno | 41 | 110 min | 76 min | Pilatus PC-12 (14), Cessna Citation XLS (3), Cessna Citation 10 (2), Raytheon Premier 1 (2) |
62 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
62 business-aviation flights were tracked between Reno and Mesa from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1.2 a week, on 58 separate days.
65% were jets and 35% turboprops. 21 flights set out from the Reno side and 41 from the Mesa side.
Busiest full month: May 2026 (8 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Tuesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Reno | Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) – 62 flights |
| Mesa | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) – 16 flights; Falcon Field (MSC) – 15 flights; Scottsdale Airport (SCF) – 12 flights; Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) – 10 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.
| Reno Tahoe International Airport | Falcon Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KRNO / RNO | KFFZ / MSC |
| Longest hard runway | 11,001 ft | 5,100 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 4,415 ft | 1,394 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,600 ft spare |
1,800 km 571 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,100 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,471 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,900 ft spare |
2,180 km 951 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,200 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,181 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,100 ft spare |
2,900 km 1,671 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,600 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,471 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,822 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,421 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 900 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,671 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 476 ft short |
4,600 km 3,371 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 170 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,697 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 200 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,171 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 408 ft spare |
7,220 km 5,991 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 340 ft short |
7,400 km 6,171 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 200 ft short |
7,800 km 6,571 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 310 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,171 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 900 ft short |
14,260 km 13,031 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 700 ft short |
11,112 km 9,883 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 900 ft short |
12,960 km 11,731 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 300 ft spare |
11,945 km 10,716 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Reno-Stead Airport (9,000 ft, 21 km) · Carson Airport (6,101 ft, 34 km) · Truckee Tahoe Airport (7,001 ft, 38 km) · Dayton Valley Airpark (5,343 ft, 34 km) · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (11,489 ft, 36 km) · Pegasus Airpark (5,124 ft, 12 km) · Falcon Field (5,100 ft, 18 km) · Scottsdale Airport (8,249 ft, 42 km)
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Reno–Mesa when the time is right.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 38m to your destination. That's the full journey.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Demand on Reno–Mesa comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$24,000 – US$33,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 38m gate to gate across the 983 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Reno–Mesa departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Reno–Mesa charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Mesa to Reno runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 62 business-aviation flights between Reno and Mesa – about 1.2 a week, flown on 58 different days. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week and May 2026 the busiest full month (8 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) – 62 flights on the Reno side, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) – 16 flights; Falcon Field (MSC) – 15 flights; Scottsdale Airport (SCF) – 12 flights; Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) – 10 flights on the Mesa side.
65% of the tracked flights were jets and 35% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Pilatus PC-12.
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