Private Jet Charter Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO)

Fly privately from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a 886 km (478 nm) flight, from 1h 24m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $6,700 all-in.

Distance: 886 km
Fastest: 1h 24m
From: $6,700
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Portland to San Francisco?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 53m
Est. price
$10,400
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 40m
Est. price
$9,700
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
1h 38m
Est. price
$13,700
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
1h 37m
Est. price
$21,000
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
1h 34m
Est. price
$19,700
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
1h 29m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
2h 31m
Est. price
$6,700
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	1h 53m	Non-stop	$10,400$6,200 – $14,600	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 40m	Non-stop	$9,700$6,200 – $13,200	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	1h 38m	Non-stop	$13,700$7,500 – $19,800	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	1h 37m	Non-stop	$21,000$12,200 – $29,700	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	1h 34m	Non-stop	$19,700$12,500 – $26,800	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	1h 29m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	2h 31m	Non-stop	$6,700$4,600 – $8,800	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Portland to San Francisco non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 886 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 3h 00m
Range: 1,700km

about $8,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 1h 59m
Range: 2,450km

about $13,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 2h 03m
Range: 2,161km

about $14,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 37m
Range: 3,150km

about $19,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 1h 38m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 1h 36m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Portland to San Francisco in local time

Take off from Portland International Airport (PDX) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at about 11:24 local time, after 1h 24m in the air. San Francisco is on the same time as Portland.

Return flight: San Francisco to Portland

Empty legs near this route

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Portland to San Francisco price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $6,300; August is the dearest at about $7,300.

$7.2kDec: about $7,200
$6.5kJan: about $6,500
$6.3kFeb: about $6,300
$6.6kMar: about $6,600
$6.6kApr: about $6,600
$6.6kMay: about $6,600
$7.2kJun: about $7,200
$7.3kJul: about $7,300
$7.3kAug: about $7,300
$6.6kSept: about $6,600
$6.6kOct: about $6,600

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Portland and San Francisco

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

413private jets at Portland International Airport

Busiest on Wednesdays (18% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Portland

Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO)28 km away353 jets
Aurora State Airport40 km away173 jets

Arrival

1,505private jets at San Francisco International Airport

Busiest on Thursdays (17% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near San Francisco

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)49 km away2,104 jets
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)18 km away1,170 jets
Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ)37 km away457 jets
Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)23 km away395 jets

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Portland to San Francisco on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $12,400
Empty legs, past year: 7 · listed ~13d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$3,300

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

2h 29m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 38m door to door

You save 2h 9m each, 8h 37m for the group. The jet costs $2,330 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Portland to San Francisco cost?

$6,700 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $11,300 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Portland International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at San Francisco International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DeparturePortland International Airport (PDX)Portland, United States ArrivalSan Francisco International Airport (SFO)San Francisco, United States

Fastest flight time: 1h 24mUp to 19 passengers

Portland to San Francisco, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Portland to San Francisco cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 886 km flight from Portland (PDX) to San Francisco (SFO) range from about $6,700 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Portland to San Francisco by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 24m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Portland to San Francisco non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 886 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Portland to San Francisco?

Right now our empty-leg board has 6 flights leaving the Portland area and 22 arriving in the San Francisco area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Portland to San Francisco?

About $11,300 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Portland to San Francisco?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $6,300 and August about $7,300. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

Which airport do private jets use most near Portland?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Portland International Airport (PDX): 413, so PDX is the main private-jet airport for Portland. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Portland.

Which airport do private jets use most near San Francisco?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): 2,104, 49 km from SFO. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in San Francisco.

Fly private from Portland

Nearby cities, airports and destinations, with prices and empty legs.

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Aircraft for Portland to San Francisco

These jets can fly the 886 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

More private jet routes from Portland

Portland → Olympia (OLM)155 km Portland → Eugene (EUG)170 km Portland → Redmond (RDM)187 km Portland → Tacoma (TIW)187 km Portland → Yakima (YKM)192 km Portland → Seattle (SEA)208 km Portland → Seattle (BFI)217 km Portland → Everett (PAE)259 km Portland → Wenatchee (EAT)272 km Portland → North Bend (OTH)275 km Portland → Pasco (PSC)279 km Portland → Pendleton (PDT)292 km

More private jet routes to San Francisco

Los Angeles (LAX) → San Francisco543 km Las Vegas (LAS) → San Francisco665 km San Diego (SAN) → San Francisco719 km Merced (MCE) → San Francisco168 km Fresno (FAT) → San Francisco253 km Truckee (TKF) → San Francisco271 km San Luis Obispo (SBP) → San Francisco307 km Reno (RNO) → San Francisco308 km Mammoth Lakes (MMH) → San Francisco311 km

More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Portland and private jet charter in San Francisco.