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Private Jet Charter San Francisco (SFO) to Merced (MCE)

Fly privately from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE), a 168 km (91 nm) flight, from 35m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $3,900 all-in.

Distance
168 km
Fastest
35m
From
$3,900
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for San Francisco to Merced?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    41m
    Est. price
    $7,500

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    38m
    Est. price
    $6,900

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    38m
    Est. price
    $12,200

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    38m
    Est. price
    $20,300

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    37m
    Est. price
    $19,000

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    36m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    48m
    Est. price
    $3,900

    e.g. 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 San Francisco to Merced non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 168 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
54m

about $6,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
42m

about $10,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 exteriorVery Light

Cirrus Vision Jet SF50

Cirrus Aircraft

Pax
6
Time
45m

about $11,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
38m

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
38m

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
38m

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

San Francisco to Merced in local time

Take off from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE) at about 10:35 local time, after 35m in the air. Merced is on the same time as San Francisco.

Return flight: Merced to San Francisco

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San Francisco to Merced price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $3,600; August is the dearest at about $4,200.
  1. Dec: about $4,100
  2. Jan: about $3,700
  3. Feb: about $3,600
  4. Mar: about $3,800
  5. Apr: about $3,900
  6. May: about $3,800
  7. Jun: about $4,200
  8. Jul: about $4,200
  9. Aug: about $4,200
  10. Sept: about $3,800
  11. Oct: about $3,900

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 San Francisco and Merced

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

1,500private 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

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 San Francisco to Merced on your date.

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

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

From, on Mon 23 Nov
$9,800
Empty legs, past year
38 · listed ~5d ahead
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Private jet vs business class

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

Travellers

4

Private jet

$2,600

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 12m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 43m door to door

You save 2h 31m each, 10h 4m for the group. The jet costs $1,570 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 San Francisco to Merced cost?

$3,900 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $5,600 (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 San Francisco International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Merced Regional Macready Field, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureSan Francisco International Airport (SFO)San Francisco, United StatesArrivalMerced Regional Macready Field (MCE)Merced, United States
Fastest flight time: 35mUp to 19 passengers

San Francisco to Merced, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from San Francisco to Merced cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 168 km flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Merced (MCE) range from about $3,900 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 San Francisco to Merced by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 35m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly San Francisco to Merced non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 168 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from San Francisco to Merced?
Right now our empty-leg board has 37 flights leaving the San Francisco area and 0 arriving in the Merced 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 San Francisco to Merced?
About $5,600 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 San Francisco to Merced?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $3,600 and August about $4,200. 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 San Francisco?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): 2,084, 49 km from SFO. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in San Francisco.

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Aircraft for San Francisco to Merced

These jets can fly the 168 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier 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 San Francisco

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More private jet routes to Merced

Oakland (OAK) → Merced158 kmSacramento (SMF) → Merced183 kmReno (RNO) → Merced255 kmBurbank (BUR) → Merced394 kmLos Angeles (LAX) → Merced418 kmLong Beach (LGB) → Merced441 kmOntario (ONT) → Merced445 kmSan Bernardino (SBD) → Merced462 kmSanta Ana (SNA) → Merced467 km

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

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