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Charter routes / West Coast / San Francisco to Portland
485 nm · about 1h 32m block on a midsize jet · typically $15,500–$21,500 one-way.
485 nm
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1h 32m typical block · Midsize Jet
$15,500–$21,500
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
485 nm
Distance
1h 32m
Block time (midsize jet)
$15,500–$21,500
Typical one-way estimate
11
Operators at the endpoints
The San Francisco–Portland run covers 485 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 32m block time from KSQL to KPDX.
Portland peaks Jun–Sep, strongest demand around summer. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KPDX tighten around holidays and major events.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 2h 09m | $6,500–$9,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 34m | $11,000–$15,500 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 32m | $15,500–$21,500 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 28m | $17,500–$24,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 26m | $24,500–$34,500 |
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.
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
Based near San Francisco
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The trip covers about 485 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 32m block time on a midsize jet, a light jet runs about 1h 34m, a heavy jet about 1h 26m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $15,500–$21,500 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $6,500 (turboprop) to $34,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KSQL, KSFO, KOAK, KSJC; arrivals use KPDX, KTTD, KHIO. When KPDX is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KUAO, KMMV, KKLS, KSLE.
At 485 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.
