Charter Seattle to San Francisco privately from US$12,500, about 1h 46m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Seattle (SEA) ⇄ San Francisco (SFO) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Seattle and San Francisco lie approximately 1,093 km apart (679 mi / 590 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Seattle to San Francisco (and San Francisco to Seattle) ranges from US$12,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$35,500 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. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 46m | 1h 35m – 1h 57m | US$25,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 46m | US$25,500 – US$35,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 45m | US$28,000 – US$39,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 41m | US$30,500 – US$42,500 | 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.
Every Seattle–San Francisco quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Seattle, United States: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, King County International Airport - Boeing Field, Renton Municipal Airport, Bremerton National Airport, Seattle Paine Field International Airport and Tacoma Narrows 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 — Seattle: Seattle (BFI, SEA), Everett (PAE), Renton (RNT); San Francisco: San Jose (SJC), San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK), Mountain View (NUQ), Hayward (HWD).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Seattle→San Francisco runs about 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle → San Francisco | 211 | 103 min | 86 min | Bombardier Challenger 350 (24), Bombardier Challenger (16), Gulfstream 4 (13), Cessna Citation Latitude (11) |
| San Francisco → Seattle | 413 | 98 min | — | Cessna Citation Longitude (38), Cessna Citation Latitude (34), Embraer Phenom 300 (31), Bombardier Challenger 350 (28) |
624 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | San Francisco International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KSEA / SEA | KSFO / SFO |
| Longest hard runway | 11,901 ft | 11,870 ft |
| Surface | Porous friction course | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 433 ft | 13 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Seattle to San Francisco can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Seattle–Tacoma International Airport has 11,901 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 1,093 km.
Alternates within range: King County International Airport - Boeing Field (10,007 ft, 9 km) · Renton Municipal Airport (5,382 ft, 9 km) · Bremerton National Airport (6,000 ft, 35 km) · Seattle Paine Field International Airport (9,010 ft, 51 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)
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Our team responds to Seattle–San Francisco quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Seattle–San Francisco sector leaves when you do.
Seattle–San Francisco is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$12,500 – US$35,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 46m gate to gate across the 1,093 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Seattle–San Francisco departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Seattle–San Francisco charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: San Francisco to Seattle runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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