Charter San Francisco to Salt Lake City privately from US$11,000, about 1h 36m in the air. Request your price in minutes.
We fly San Francisco (SFO) ⇄ Salt Lake City (SLC) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between San Francisco and Salt Lake City is about 962 km (598 miles), or 519 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for San Francisco–Salt Lake City spans US$11,000 – US$33,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
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 36m | 1h 26m – 1h 46m | US$23,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 36m | US$23,500 – US$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 35m | US$26,000 – US$36,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 32m | US$28,000 – US$39,500 | 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.
The guide range for San Francisco–Salt Lake City is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
San Francisco, United States: San Francisco International Airport, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, Moffett Federal Airfield, Half Moon Bay Airport, Hayward Executive Airport and Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Salt Lake City, United States: Salt Lake City International Airport, South Valley Regional Airport, Ogden Hinckley Airport, Bolinder Field Tooele Valley Airport, Provo Municipal Airport and Heber Valley Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 01:00 UTC.
Salt Lake City→San Francisco runs about 19 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco → Salt Lake City | 67 | 83 min | 71 min | Cessna Citation CJ3 (12), Bombardier Challenger 300 (8), Embraer Phenom 300 (7), Bombardier Challenger 350 (7) |
| Salt Lake City → San Francisco | 69 | 102 min | — | Cessna Citation CJ3 (23), Embraer Phenom 300 (6), Gulfstream 4 (5), Bombardier Challenger 350 (5) |
136 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| San Francisco International Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KSFO / SFO | KSLC / SLC |
| Longest hard runway | 11,870 ft | 12,002 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 4,227 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (10,520 ft, 18 km) · Moffett Federal Airfield (9,197 ft, 37 km) · Half Moon Bay Airport (5,000 ft, 16 km) · Hayward Executive Airport (5,694 ft, 23 km) · South Valley Regional Airport (5,862 ft, 19 km) · Ogden Hinckley Airport (8,107 ft, 45 km) · Bolinder Field Tooele Valley Airport (6,102 ft, 37 km) · Provo Municipal Airport (8,603 ft, 67 km)
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Travel San Francisco–Salt Lake City with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
San Francisco–Salt Lake City is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$11,000 – US$33,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 36m in the air over 962 km (598 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute San Francisco–Salt Lake City charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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