Fly private between Reno and Palm Springs from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
We fly Reno (RNO) ⇄ Palm Springs (UDD) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Reno and Palm Springs is about 711 km (442 miles), or 384 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Reno to Palm Springs (and Palm Springs to Reno) ranges from US$10,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$18,000 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 23m | 1h 15m – 1h 31m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 19m | 1h 11m – 1h 27m | US$13,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 19m | 1h 11m – 1h 27m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 23m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 21m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 19m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 19m | US$13,000 – US$18,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 17m | US$14,500 – US$20,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 14m | US$15,500 – US$21,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 19m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 15m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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.
What determines the price between Reno and Palm Springs? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft 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.
Palm Springs, United States: Palm Springs International Airport, Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, Bermuda Dunes Airport, Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Big Bear City Airport and French Valley Airport.
Observed traffic points to a weekend leisure route, on the departures logged so far.
Reno→Palm Springs runs about 4 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno → Palm Springs | 12 | 78 min | 62 min | Cessna Citation CJ3 (5), Cessna Citation Latitude (3) |
| Palm Springs → Reno | 14 | 74 min | — | Cessna Citation CJ3 (3), Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
26 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
26 business-aviation flights were tracked between Reno and Palm Springs from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.5 a week, on 26 separate days.
89% were jets and 11% turboprops. 12 flights set out from the Reno side and 14 from the Palm Springs side.
Busiest full month: March 2026 (6 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Sunday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Reno | Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) – 26 flights |
| Palm Springs | Bermuda Dunes Airport (UDD) – 22 flights; French Valley Airport (RBK) – 4 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 | Bermuda Dunes Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KRNO / RNO | KUDD / UDD |
| Longest hard runway | 11,001 ft | 5,002 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 4,415 ft | 73 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,502 ft spare |
1,800 km 911 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,002 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,811 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,802 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,291 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,102 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,521 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,002 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,011 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,502 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,811 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,724 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,761 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 802 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,011 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 574 ft short |
4,600 km 3,711 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 72 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,037 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 102 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,511 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 310 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,331 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 438 ft short |
7,400 km 6,511 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 298 ft short |
7,800 km 6,911 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 212 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,511 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 998 ft short |
14,260 km 13,371 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 798 ft short |
11,112 km 10,223 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 998 ft short |
12,960 km 12,071 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 202 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,056 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) · Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (8,500 ft, 39 km) · Bermuda Dunes Airport (5,002 ft, 23 km) · Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (8,015 ft, 61 km) · Big Bear City Airport (5,850 ft, 58 km)
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 23m to your destination. That's the full journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$10,000 – US$18,000 range for Reno–Palm Springs, confirmed once we check live availability.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
The Reno to Palm Springs route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$18,000 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 23m gate to gate across the 711 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Reno–Palm Springs 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.
Of course: Palm Springs to Reno runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 26 business-aviation flights between Reno and Palm Springs – about 0.5 a week, flown on 26 different days. Sunday was the busiest day of the week and March 2026 the busiest full month (6 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) – 26 flights on the Reno side, and Bermuda Dunes Airport (UDD) – 22 flights; French Valley Airport (RBK) – 4 flights on the Palm Springs side.
89% of the tracked flights were jets and 11% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation CJ3.
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