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Empty Leg Flights from San Francisco

63 empty leg flights from San Francisco available now, from $3,000 (€2,700) for the whole aircraft. Save up to 75% compared with a regular charter.

* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.

Routes from San Francisco

Private jet traffic in San Francisco (last 30 days)

Arrivals
2,337
Departures
2,263
Different jets
1,429

Most frequent origins: Van Nuys Airport (146), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (92), Harry Reid International Airport (88), Teterboro Airport (81), Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (79).

Most frequent destinations: Van Nuys Airport (172), Harry Reid International Airport (107), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (88), Teterboro Airport (84), Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (76).

Most common aircraft types: Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 (372), Embraer Phenom 300 (358), Cessna Citation Latitude (291), Gulfstream G450/GIV (258), Cessna Citation Longitude (225).

Monday is the busiest day.

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

Empty leg flights from San Francisco: prices, destinations and airports

Available now
63
from $3,000 (€2,700)
Empty legs (18 months)
1,673
Typical price
$5,800 – $15,000 (€5,200 – €13,400)
middle 50%, incl. service fee
Airports
KSFO · KOAK

There are 63 empty leg flights from San Francisco available right now; the next one departs on November 3. Prices range from $3,000 (€2,700) to $66,500 (€59,330) for the whole aircraft, including service fee. 35 of them depart within the next 14 days.

Over the last 18 months we recorded 1,673 empty legs from San Francisco. Half of them cost between $5,800 (€5,200) and $15,000 (€13,400), with a median of $8,900 (€7,900).

The most frequent destinations were Las Vegas, Van Nuys, Reno, Los Angeles and Santa Ana.

Private jets mainly depart from San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) and Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (KOAK). Common aircraft: Challenger 300 (Super Midsize), Citation CJ3 (Light Jet) and Learjet 60 (Light Jet).

An empty leg is a repositioning flight: the private jet has to fly without passengers to its next job or back to base, and the operator sells that flight at a steep discount. Date, time and route are set by the operator, so empty legs suit travellers with flexible plans.

If you want to charter a private jet from San Francisco on fixed dates, a charter request collects quotes from several operators for any date and destination. Empty legs are the cheaper option when route and timing fit.

FAQ: empty leg flights from San Francisco

How much does an empty leg flight from San Francisco cost?

Over the last 18 months, empty legs from San Francisco cost a median of $8,900 (€7,900), with most offers between $5,800 and $15,000 (€5,200 and €13,400). The cheapest deal available now starts at $3,000 (€2,700). Prices are for the whole aircraft, not per seat, and include the PrivJet service fee.

Where can I find empty leg flights from San Francisco?

Right here: PrivJet collects empty legs from more than 400 operators and refreshes them several times a day. There are 63 flights from San Francisco listed right now, the next on November 3. Pick a flight, send a booking request, and the operator confirms availability.

Which airports do private jets use in San Francisco?

Mainly San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) and Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (KOAK).

Where do empty legs from San Francisco fly to?

Most often to Las Vegas, Van Nuys, Reno, Los Angeles and Santa Ana, based on the empty legs of the last 18 months. Current flights: Van Nuys, Los Angeles and Santa Ana.

When should I book an empty leg from San Francisco?

Empty legs are short-notice offers: 35 of the 63 current flights depart within 14 days. If you are flexible, book as soon as a suitable flight appears. If your dates are fixed, a charter request is the more reliable option.