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Charter routes / Mountain / San Francisco to Bozeman
702 nm · about 2h 03m block on a midsize jet · typically $20,500–$29,000 one-way.
702 nm
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2h 03m typical block · Midsize Jet
$20,500–$29,000
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
702 nm
Distance
2h 03m
Block time (midsize jet)
$20,500–$29,000
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The San Francisco–Bozeman run covers 702 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 2h 03m block time from KSQL to KBZN.
Bozeman peaks Dec–Mar, Jun–Sep, strongest demand around winter and summer. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KBZN tighten around holidays and major events.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 2h 58m | $9,000–$12,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 2h 07m | $15,000–$20,500 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 2h 03m | $20,500–$29,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 58m | $23,500–$33,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 56m | $33,000–$46,000 |
Estimates only, class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
San Francisco, CA
Nearby alternates
San Francisco destination guide →Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
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The trip covers about 702 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 2h 03m block time on a midsize jet, a light jet runs about 2h 07m, a heavy jet about 1h 56m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $20,500–$29,000 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $9,000 (turboprop) to $46,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KSQL, KSFO, KOAK, KSJC; arrivals use KBZN. When KBZN is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KLVM, KBTM, KHLN, KWYS.
At 702 nm, most charters book a midsize jet (Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR, 7–9 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up, they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.
