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Charter routes / Southwest / San Francisco to Scottsdale
556 nm · about 1h 42m block on a midsize jet · typically $17,000–$24,000 one-way.
556 nm
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1h 42m typical block · Midsize Jet
$17,000–$24,000
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
556 nm
Distance
1h 42m
Block time (midsize jet)
$17,000–$24,000
Typical one-way estimate
11
Operators at the endpoints
The San Francisco–Scottsdale run covers 556 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 42m block time from KSQL to KSDL.
Scottsdale peaks Oct–Apr, strongest demand around winter and spring and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KSDL tighten around holidays and major events.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 2h 25m | $7,500–$10,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 45m | $12,000–$17,000 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 42m | $17,000–$24,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 38m | $19,500–$27,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 36m | $27,000–$38,000 |
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.
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 556 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 42m block time on a midsize jet, a light jet runs about 1h 45m, a heavy jet about 1h 36m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $17,000–$24,000 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $7,500 (turboprop) to $38,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KSQL, KSFO, KOAK, KSJC; arrivals use KSDL, KDVT, KPHX. When KSDL is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KIWA, KLUF, KPRC, KFLG.
At 556 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.
