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Private Jet Charter San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (BFI)

Fly privately from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI), a 1,102 km (595 nm) flight, from 1h 39m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $7,600 all-in.

Distance
1,102 km
Fastest
1h 39m
From
$7,600
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for San Francisco to Seattle?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    2h 14m
    Est. price
    $11,500

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

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    1h 58m
    Est. price
    $10,800

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

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    1h 56m
    Est. price
    $14,900

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    1h 54m
    Est. price
    $23,100

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    1h 51m
    Est. price
    $21,500

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    1h 45m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    3h 03m
    Est. price
    $7,600

    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 Seattle non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 1,102 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
3h 38m

about $9,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
2h 22m

about $14,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
2h 27m

about $15,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
1h 55m

about $21,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation X+ exteriorHeavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax
9
Time
1h 44m

about $28,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
1h 53m

about $31,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

San Francisco to Seattle 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 King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) at about 11:39 local time, after 1h 39m in the air. Seattle is on the same time as San Francisco.

Return flight: Seattle to San Francisco

Empty legs near this route

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San Francisco to Seattle price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $7,100; August is the dearest at about $8,200.
  1. Dec: about $8,100
  2. Jan: about $7,300
  3. Feb: about $7,100
  4. Mar: about $7,500
  5. Apr: about $7,600
  6. May: about $7,600
  7. Jun: about $8,200
  8. Jul: about $8,200
  9. Aug: about $8,200
  10. Sept: about $7,500
  11. Oct: about $7,600

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 San Francisco and Seattle

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

1,507private 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

Arrival

1,584private jets at King County International Airport - Boeing Field

Busiest on Mondays (20% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Seattle

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 Seattle 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
$13,350
Empty legs, past year
28 · listed ~3d ahead
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Private jet vs business class

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

Travellers

4

Private jet

$3,550

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

2h 52m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 55m door to door

You save 2h 3m each, 8h 11m for the group. The jet costs $2,590 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 Seattle cost?

$7,600 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $13,000 (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 King County International Airport - Boeing 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 StatesArrivalKing County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI)Seattle, United States
Fastest flight time: 1h 39mUp to 19 passengers

San Francisco to Seattle, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from San Francisco to Seattle cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 1,102 km flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (BFI) range from about $7,600 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 Seattle by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 39m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly San Francisco to Seattle non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 1,102 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 Seattle?
Right now our empty-leg board has 33 flights leaving the San Francisco area and 7 arriving in the Seattle 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 Seattle?
About $13,000 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 Seattle?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $7,100 and August about $8,200. 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): 2,112, 49 km from SFO. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in San Francisco.
Which airport do private jets use most near Seattle?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI): 1,584, so BFI is the main private-jet airport for Seattle. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Seattle.

Fly private from San Francisco

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Aircraft for San Francisco to Seattle

These jets can fly the 1,102 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 Seattle

Victoria (YYJ) → Seattle150 kmVancouver (YVR) → Seattle197 kmPortland (PDX) → Seattle217 kmKelowna (YLW) → Seattle345 kmSpokane (GEG) → Seattle358 kmBoise (BOI) → Seattle646 kmCalgary (YYC) → Seattle721 kmEdmonton (YEG) → Seattle890 kmReno (RNO) → Seattle916 km

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

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