Charter route · Mountain
San Francisco → Park City
KSQL → KSLC · 517 nm · 1h 36m typical block · $16,000–$22,500 midsize jet
517 nm
Distance
1h 36m
Block time (midsize jet)
$16,000–$22,500
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The San Francisco–Park City run covers 517 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 36m block time from KSQL to KSLC.
Park City peaks Dec–Mar, Jun–Sep — strongest demand around winter and summer. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KSLC tighten around holidays and major events.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 2h 17m | $7,000–$9,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 39m | $11,500–$16,000 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 36m | $16,000–$22,500 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 32m | $18,500–$26,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 31m | $25,500–$36,000 |
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.
Airport options
San Francisco, CA
- San Carlos AirportPrimaryKSQL
- San Francisco International AirportKSFO
- San Francisco Bay Oakland International AirportKOAK
- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International AirportKSJC
Nearby alternates
San Francisco destination guide →Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first — often the sharpest quotes.
04 / Answers
San Francisco to Park City: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Park City?
The trip covers about 517 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 36m block time on a midsize jet — a light jet runs about 1h 39m, a heavy jet about 1h 31m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from San Francisco to Park City cost?
One-way estimates run $16,000–$22,500 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $7,000 (turboprop) to $36,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between San Francisco and Park City?
Departures typically use KSQL, KSFO, KOAK, KSJC; arrivals use KSLC. When KSLC is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KU42, KHIF, KOGD, KPVU.
What size aircraft is right for San Francisco to Park City?
At 517 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.
Are there empty-leg flights from San Francisco to Park City?
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.