Private Jet Charter San Jose (SJC) to Bishop (BIH)

Fly privately from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH), a 315 km (170 nm) flight, from 45m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $4,300 all-in.

Distance: 315 km
Fastest: 45m
From: $4,300
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for San Jose to Bishop?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
56m
Est. price
$7,500
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
51m
Est. price
$6,900
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
50m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
50m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
49m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
47m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
1h 09m
Est. price
$4,300
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	56m	Non-stop	$7,500$3,300 – $11,700	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	51m	Non-stop	$6,900$3,400 – $10,400	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	50m	Non-stop	$12,200$6,000 – $18,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	50m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	49m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	47m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	1h 09m	Non-stop	$4,300$2,200 – $6,400	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 Jose to Bishop non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 315 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: 1h 20m
Range: 1,700km

about $6,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 58m
Range: 2,450km

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

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 59m
Range: 2,161km

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

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 50m
Range: 3,150km

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

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 50m
Range: 6,480km

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

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 50m
Range: 6,075km

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

San Jose to Bishop in local time

Take off from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH) at about 10:45 local time, after 45m in the air. Bishop is on the same time as San Jose.

Return flight: Bishop to San Jose

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San Jose to Bishop price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $4,100; August is the dearest at about $4,900.

$4.6kDec: about $4,600
$4.2kJan: about $4,200
$4.1kFeb: about $4,100
$4.3kMar: about $4,300
$4.3kApr: about $4,300
$4.3kMay: about $4,300
$4.7kJun: about $4,700
$4.7kJul: about $4,700
$4.9kAug: about $4,900
$4.3kSept: about $4,300
$4.3kOct: about $4,300

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 Jose and Bishop

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

2,055private jets at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Busiest on Thursdays (16% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near San Jose

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)49 km away1,506 jets
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)47 km away1,150 jets
Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ)12 km away465 jets
Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)37 km away386 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 San Jose to Bishop on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 9% less. Sunday is one of the busiest days to fly.

From, on Sun 22 Nov: $10,350
Empty legs, past year: 4 · listed ~10d 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

$2,600

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 28m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 54m door to door

You save 2h 26m each, 9h 46m for the group. The jet costs $1,580 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 Jose to Bishop cost?

$4,300 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $6,600 (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 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Eastern Sierra Regional Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)San Jose, United States ArrivalEastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH)Bishop, United States

Fastest flight time: 45mUp to 19 passengers

San Jose to Bishop, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from San Jose to Bishop cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 315 km flight from San Jose (SJC) to Bishop (BIH) range from about $4,300 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 Jose to Bishop by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 45m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly San Jose to Bishop non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 315 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 Jose to Bishop?

Right now our empty-leg board has 27 flights leaving the San Jose area and 0 arriving in the Bishop 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 Jose to Bishop?

About $6,600 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 Jose to Bishop?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $4,100 and August about $4,900. 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 Jose?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): 2,055, so SJC is the main private-jet airport for San Jose. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in San Jose.

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Aircraft for San Jose to Bishop

These jets can fly the 315 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.

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