Private charter between Portland and Salt Lake City starts at US$11,500 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Portland (PDX) to Salt Lake City (SLC) and Salt Lake City to Portland — timed and priced alike.
Portland and Salt Lake City lie approximately 1,012 km apart (629 mi / 546 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Portland to Salt Lake City (and Salt Lake City to Portland) ranges from US$11,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$33,500 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. 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 40m | 1h 30m – 1h 50m | US$24,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 40m | US$24,000 – US$33,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 39m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 35m | US$29,000 – 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.
On Portland–Salt Lake City, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Portland, United States: Portland International Airport, Portland Troutdale Airport, Portland Hillsboro Airport, Aurora State Airport, Scappoose Industrial Airpark and McMinnville Municipal 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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Portland: Portland (PDX, HIO), Aurora (KUAO); Salt Lake City: Salt Lake City (SLC), Provo (PVU), Ogden (OGD).
Observed traffic makes this an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 19:00 UTC.
Salt Lake City→Portland runs about 8 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Tue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland → Salt Lake City | 36 | 92 min | 75 min | Gulfstream G280 (4), Cessna Citation Latitude (4), Cessna Citation XLS (4), Cessna CitationJet (3) |
| Salt Lake City → Portland | 54 | 100 min | — | Cirrus Vision (5), Cessna Citation Mustang (4), Cessna CitationJet (3), Pilatus PC-12 (3) |
90 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Portland International Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KPDX / PDX | KSLC / SLC |
| Longest hard runway | 11,000 ft | 12,002 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 31 ft | 4,227 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Portland to Salt Lake City can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Portland International Airport has 11,000 ft and Salt Lake City International Airport 12,002 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 1,012 km.
Alternates within range: 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) · 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)
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Portland–Salt Lake City sector leaves when you do.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Portland–Salt Lake City trip to about 1h 40m gate to gate.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Portland–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$11,500 – 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 40m gate to gate across the 1,012 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Portland–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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