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Private jet charter from San Francisco to Seattle. 1.9 hrs flight time, starting at $4,500/hour.
San Francisco to Seattle
by private jet
Departing San Francisco
San Francisco is where technology shapes the future. Home to countless startups and venture capital firms, the Bay Area has created more wealth in the past two decades than anywhere else on Earth. Beyond the tech campuses, fog-wrapped hills hide Victorian gems, Michelin-starred restaurants, and easy access to Napa's wine country.
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle is the Pacific Northwest's tech powerhouse—home to Amazon, Microsoft, and a thriving startup ecosystem. The city combines urban sophistication with outdoor access, from Pike Place Market's bustle to Mount Rainier's majesty. Coffee culture, grunge history, and billion-dollar IPOs coexist.
Why fly private on
this route
The commercial experience
San Francisco
SFO's parallel runways and fog create the worst on-time performance of any major US airport. June through August, marine layer delays average 45+ minutes.
Seattle
Sea-Tac's single runway creates cascading delays, especially in the rainy season. The airport is 20+ miles from downtown, and I-5 traffic adds unpredictability to every trip.
The private advantage
From San Francisco
Fly into San Carlos (SQL) or Oakland (OAK) and skip SFO's fog delays entirely. Private aviation means landing 20 minutes from Sand Hill Road, ready for your pitch meeting, not waiting for marine layer to lift.
To Seattle
Boeing Field (BFI) puts you in downtown Seattle in 15 minutes, bypassing Sea-Tac's sprawl entirely. Perfect for tech executives shuttling between Seattle and the Bay Area or making quick trips to Portland or Vancouver.
Save hours, not just minutes
When you factor in airport arrival, security, boarding, deplaning, and ground transportation, private aviation saves 3-5 hours on each trip compared to commercial.
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Airports we serve
San Francisco, CA
San Carlos Airport (SQL) offers the closest access to Silicon Valley's venture capital corridor. Oakland (OAK) is best for San Francisco proper. Both avoid SFO's notorious fog delays.
Seattle, WA
Boeing Field/King County International (BFI) is the clear choice—historic, centrally located, and purpose-built for private aviation. Paine Field (PAE) serves Bellevue and the Eastside.
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Common questions
A private jet flight from San Francisco to Seattle takes approximately 1.9 hrs depending on aircraft type. Light jets average 2.0 hours, while long-range jets can complete the journey in 1.7 hours.
Charter costs for San Francisco to Seattle vary based on aircraft type and availability. Light jets start around $4,500/hour, midsize jets around $6,500/hour, and heavy jets around $8,500/hour. For a 1.9 hrs flight, total costs typically range from $15,000 to $50,000+.
For San Francisco, popular private jet airports include SFO, OAK, SJC. In Seattle, private jets commonly use BFI, SEA, PAE. These airports offer FBO services with private terminals, expedited security, and premium amenities.
Yes, same-day charter is often available on this route. ReserveJets offers 24/7 booking with as little as 4 hours notice for our fleet aircraft. Availability depends on aircraft positioning, but this is a popular route with frequent options.
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