Fly private between San Francisco and Sacramento from US$10,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
We fly San Francisco (SFO) ⇄ Sacramento (MCC) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
San Francisco and Sacramento lie approximately 144 km apart (90 mi / 78 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between San Francisco and Sacramento, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 41 min | 37 min – 45 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 41 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 39 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 36 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 35 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 35 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
Charter pricing on San Francisco–Sacramento 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:
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.
Sacramento, United States: McClellan Airfield, Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento Mather Airport, Sacramento Executive Airport, Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters Airport and Yuba County Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — San Francisco: San Jose (SJC), Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO), Hayward (HWD), Mountain View (NUQ); Sacramento: Sacramento (MHR, MCC, SMF, SAC), Davis/Woodland/Winters (KDWA), Marysville (MYV).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Sacramento→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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco → Sacramento | 511 | 23 min | 12 min | Pilatus PC-12 (56), Embraer Phenom 300 (45), Beech Super King Air (35), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (26) |
| Sacramento → San Francisco | 522 | 27 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (59), Embraer Phenom 300 (35), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (30), Beech Super King Air (24) |
1033 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| San Francisco International Airport | McClellan Airfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KSFO / SFO | KMCC / MCC |
| Longest hard runway | 11,870 ft | 10,599 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 77 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 17 km |
All 21 aircraft we quote for San Francisco to Sacramento can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. San Francisco International Airport has 11,870 ft and McClellan Airfield 10,599 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 144 km.
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) · Sacramento International Airport (8,605 ft, 0 km) · Sacramento Mather Airport (11,301 ft, 30 km) · Sacramento Executive Airport (5,503 ft, 22 km) · Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters Airport (6,000 ft, 26 km)
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart San Francisco–Sacramento when the time is right.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 144 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
Demand on San Francisco–Sacramento comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 41 min gate to gate over 144 km (90 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day San Francisco–Sacramento departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our San Francisco–Sacramento charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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