Charter Portland to San Francisco privately from US$10,500, about 1h 30m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO), and from San Francisco (SFO) back to Portland (PDX).
Portland and San Francisco lie approximately 886 km apart (551 mi / 479 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Portland to San Francisco (and San Francisco to Portland) ranges from US$10,500 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. 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 30m | 1h 21m – 1h 39m | US$22,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 30m | 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 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Portland–San Francisco moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
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.
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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Portland: Portland (HIO, PDX, TTD), Aurora (KUAO); San Francisco: Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC), Hayward (HWD), San Francisco (SFO), Mountain View (NUQ).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 17:00 UTC.
Portland→San Francisco runs about 4 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat 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 → San Francisco | 253 | 85 min | 66 min | Learjet 35 (58), Cessna Citation CJ3 (16), Embraer Phenom 300 (16), Bombardier Global 5000/5500 (13) |
| San Francisco → Portland | 295 | 81 min | — | Learjet 35 (25), Gulfstream G650 (25), Cessna Citation CJ3 (24), Embraer Phenom 300 (20) |
548 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Portland International Airport | San Francisco International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KPDX / PDX | KSFO / SFO |
| Longest hard runway | 11,000 ft | 11,870 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 31 ft | 13 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Portland to San Francisco can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Portland International Airport has 11,000 ft and San Francisco International Airport 11,870 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 886 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) · 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)
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Portland–San Francisco quote requests within 60 minutes.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Portland–San Francisco sector leaves when you do.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Demand on Portland–San Francisco 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$10,500 – 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 30m gate to gate over 886 km (551 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.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Portland–San Francisco departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Portland–San Francisco charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: San Francisco to Portland runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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