Empty Leg Flights to and from San Jose
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From:
Boise, Air Terminal/Gowen field (BOI), ID, US
Boise, Air Terminal/Gowen field (BOI), ID, US
To:
Mountain View, Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ), CA, US
Mountain View, Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ), CA, US
Departure date:
28.08.2025
28.08.2025
Aircraft:
Citation CJ3+
Citation CJ3+
Capacity:
8
8
$7,424
Distance between BOI - NUQ:
527 mi (848 km)
Cost per person:
$927.96
Cost per hour:
$INF
From:
Caldwell, Industrial (EUL), ID, US
Caldwell, Industrial (EUL), ID, US
To:
San Carlos, Sleetmute (SQL), CA, US
San Carlos, Sleetmute (SQL), CA, US
Departure date:
28.08.2025
28.08.2025
Aircraft:
Pilatus PC-12/47
Pilatus PC-12/47
Capacity:
8
8
$603
Distance between EUL - SQL:
7952 mi (12797 km)
Cost per person:
$75.34
Cost per hour:
$INF
From:
Caldwell, Industrial (EUL), ID, US
Caldwell, Industrial (EUL), ID, US
To:
San Carlos, Sleetmute (SQL), CA, US
San Carlos, Sleetmute (SQL), CA, US
Departure date:
29.08.2025
29.08.2025
Aircraft:
Pilatus PC 12/45
Pilatus PC 12/45
Capacity:
8
8
$600
Distance between EUL - SQL:
7952 mi (12797 km)
Cost per person:
$75.03
Cost per hour:
$INF
From:
Santa Ana, John Wayne Airport-Orange County (SNA), CA, US
Santa Ana, John Wayne Airport-Orange County (SNA), CA, US
To:
Monterey, Peninsula (MRY), CA, US
Monterey, Peninsula (MRY), CA, US
Departure date:
02.09.2025
02.09.2025
Aircraft:
Learjet 40XR
Learjet 40XR
Capacity:
6
6
$7,080
Distance between SNA - MRY:
304 mi (489 km)
Estimated flight duration:
0 hours : 34 minutes
Cost per person:
$1179.94
Cost per hour:
$12331.55
From:
Carlsbad, Mc Clellan-Palomar (CRQ), CA, US
Carlsbad, Mc Clellan-Palomar (CRQ), CA, US
To:
Mountain View, Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ), CA, US
Mountain View, Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ), CA, US
Departure date:
10.09.2025
10.09.2025
Aircraft:
Citation CJ3
Citation CJ3
Capacity:
7
7
$4,738
Distance between CRQ - NUQ:
6580 mi (10589 km)
Estimated flight duration:
13 hours : 45 minutes
Cost per person:
$676.93
Cost per hour:
$344.57
From:
Carlsbad, Mc Clellan-Palomar (CRQ), CA, US
Carlsbad, Mc Clellan-Palomar (CRQ), CA, US
To:
Mountain View, Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ), CA, US
Mountain View, Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ), CA, US
Departure date:
10.09.2025
10.09.2025
Aircraft:
Citation CJ3+
Citation CJ3+
Capacity:
7
7
$4,693
Distance between CRQ - NUQ:
6580 mi (10589 km)
Cost per person:
$670.48
Cost per hour:
$341.28
From:
Monterey, Peninsula (MRY), CA, US
Monterey, Peninsula (MRY), CA, US
To:
Scottsdale, Scottsdale Airport (SDL), AZ, US
Scottsdale, Scottsdale Airport (SDL), AZ, US
Departure date:
24.08.2025
24.08.2025
Aircraft:
Citation X
Citation X
Capacity:
9
9
$12,245
Distance between MRY - SDL:
5233 mi (8422 km)
Estimated flight duration:
8 hours : 36 minutes
Cost per person:
$1360.57
Cost per hour:
$1421.98
From:
Monterey, Peninsula (MRY), CA, US
Monterey, Peninsula (MRY), CA, US
To:
Scottsdale, Scottsdale Airport (SDL), AZ, US
Scottsdale, Scottsdale Airport (SDL), AZ, US
Departure date:
25.08.2025
25.08.2025
Aircraft:
Citation X
Citation X
Capacity:
9
9
$12,295
Distance between MRY - SDL:
5233 mi (8422 km)
Estimated flight duration:
8 hours : 36 minutes
Cost per person:
$1366.13
Cost per hour:
$1427.79
From:
Monterey, Peninsula (MRY), CA, US
Monterey, Peninsula (MRY), CA, US
To:
Scottsdale, Scottsdale Airport (SDL), AZ, US
Scottsdale, Scottsdale Airport (SDL), AZ, US
Departure date:
25.08.2025
25.08.2025
Aircraft:
Premier IA
Premier IA
Capacity:
6
6
$8,422
Distance between MRY - SDL:
5233 mi (8422 km)
Cost per person:
$1403.61
Cost per hour:
$977.97
From:
Mountain View, Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ), CA, US
Mountain View, Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ), CA, US
To:
Boise, Air Terminal/Gowen field (BOI), ID, US
Boise, Air Terminal/Gowen field (BOI), ID, US
Departure date:
02.09.2025
02.09.2025
Aircraft:
Citation CJ3+
Citation CJ3+
Capacity:
8
8
$6,769
Distance between NUQ - BOI:
527 mi (848 km)
Cost per person:
$846.07
Cost per hour:
$786
From:
Van Nuys, Van Nuys Airport (VNY), CA, US
Van Nuys, Van Nuys Airport (VNY), CA, US
To:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Challenger 300
Capacity:
9
9
$8,619
Distance between VNY - SJC:
289 mi (464 km)
Estimated flight duration:
0 hours : 32 minutes
Cost per person:
$957.7
Cost per hour:
$15773.84
From:
Dallas, Love Field (DAL), TX, US
Dallas, Love Field (DAL), TX, US
To:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
Aircraft:
Citation Ultra
Citation Ultra
Capacity:
7
7
$14,545
Distance between DAL - SJC:
1445 mi (2326 km)
Estimated flight duration:
2 hours : 55 minutes
Cost per person:
$2077.83
Cost per hour:
$4977.16
From:
Houston, William P Hobby (HOU), TX, US
Houston, William P Hobby (HOU), TX, US
To:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
Aircraft:
Citation Ultra
Citation Ultra
Capacity:
7
7
$15,967
Distance between HOU - SJC:
1617 mi (2602 km)
Estimated flight duration:
3 hours : 16 minutes
Cost per person:
$2281.05
Cost per hour:
$4884.48
From:
Dallas, Love Field (DAL), TX, US
Dallas, Love Field (DAL), TX, US
To:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
Aircraft:
Citation Ultra
Citation Ultra
Capacity:
7
7
$14,866
Distance between DAL - SJC:
1445 mi (2326 km)
Estimated flight duration:
2 hours : 55 minutes
Cost per person:
$2123.67
Cost per hour:
$5086.95
From:
Dallas, Love Field (DAL), TX, US
Dallas, Love Field (DAL), TX, US
To:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
Aircraft:
Citation V
Citation V
Capacity:
8
8
$15,587
Distance between DAL - SJC:
1445 mi (2326 km)
Cost per person:
$1948.34
Cost per hour:
$5333.68
From:
Houston, William P Hobby (HOU), TX, US
Houston, William P Hobby (HOU), TX, US
To:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
Aircraft:
Learjet 60
Learjet 60
Capacity:
7
7
$22,830
Distance between HOU - SJC:
1617 mi (2602 km)
Estimated flight duration:
3 hours : 20 minutes
Cost per person:
$3261.41
Cost per hour:
$6825.82
From:
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach International (PBI), FL, US
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach International (PBI), FL, US
To:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
Aircraft:
Challenger 604
Challenger 604
Capacity:
10
10
$43,749
Distance between PBI - SJC:
2537 mi (4082 km)
Estimated flight duration:
4 hours : 46 minutes
Cost per person:
$4374.92
Cost per hour:
$9152.32
From:
Van Nuys, Van Nuys Airport (VNY), CA, US
Van Nuys, Van Nuys Airport (VNY), CA, US
To:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
Aircraft:
Gulfstream G-IVSP
Gulfstream G-IVSP
Capacity:
13
13
$7,656
Distance between VNY - SJC:
289 mi (464 km)
Cost per person:
$588.88
Cost per hour:
$1601.53
From:
Van Nuys, Van Nuys Airport (VNY), CA, US
Van Nuys, Van Nuys Airport (VNY), CA, US
To:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Challenger 300
Capacity:
9
9
$8,646
Distance between VNY - SJC:
289 mi (464 km)
Estimated flight duration:
0 hours : 32 minutes
Cost per person:
$960.68
Cost per hour:
$15822.96
From:
Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), CA, US
Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), CA, US
To:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Challenger 300
Capacity:
8
8
$8,651
Distance between LAX - SJC:
306 mi (492 km)
Estimated flight duration:
0 hours : 34 minutes
Cost per person:
$1081.38
Cost per hour:
$14936.49
From:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
To:
Teterboro, Teterboro Airport (TEB), NJ, US
Teterboro, Teterboro Airport (TEB), NJ, US
Aircraft:
Gulfstream G-IVSP
Gulfstream G-IVSP
Capacity:
14
14
$38,345
Distance between SJC - TEB:
2545 mi (4096 km)
Cost per person:
$2738.9
Cost per hour:
$66204.2
From:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
To:
Miami, Opa-locka Executive (OPF), FL, US
Miami, Opa-locka Executive (OPF), FL, US
Aircraft:
Gulfstream G-IVSP
Gulfstream G-IVSP
Capacity:
12
12
$45,740
Distance between SJC - OPF:
2550 mi (4104 km)
Cost per person:
$3811.69
Cost per hour:
$78973.21
From:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
To:
Teterboro, Teterboro Airport (TEB), NJ, US
Teterboro, Teterboro Airport (TEB), NJ, US
Aircraft:
Gulfstream G-IVSP
Gulfstream G-IVSP
Capacity:
12
12
$43,563
Distance between SJC - TEB:
2545 mi (4096 km)
Cost per person:
$3630.21
Cost per hour:
$75213.28
From:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
To:
Eagle, County Regional (EGE), CO, US
Eagle, County Regional (EGE), CO, US
Aircraft:
Gulfstream G-IVSP
Gulfstream G-IVSP
Capacity:
12
12
$27,230
Distance between SJC - EGE:
853 mi (1373 km)
Cost per person:
$2269.2
Cost per hour:
$47014.89
From:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
To:
Miami, Opa-locka Executive (OPF), FL, US
Miami, Opa-locka Executive (OPF), FL, US
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Challenger 300
Capacity:
9
9
$32,678
Distance between SJC - OPF:
2550 mi (4104 km)
Estimated flight duration:
4 hours : 49 minutes
Cost per person:
$3630.86
Cost per hour:
$6767.27
From:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
To:
White Plains, Westchester County (HPN), NY, US
White Plains, Westchester County (HPN), NY, US
Aircraft:
Falcon 900B
Falcon 900B
Capacity:
14
14
$41,559
Distance between SJC - HPN:
2561 mi (4121 km)
Cost per person:
$2968.52
Cost per hour:
$8606.57
From:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
To:
Santa Ana, John Wayne Airport-Orange County (SNA), CA, US
Santa Ana, John Wayne Airport-Orange County (SNA), CA, US
Aircraft:
Citation Excel
Citation Excel
Capacity:
8
8
$24,054
Distance between SJC - SNA:
339 mi (545 km)
Cost per person:
$3006.69
Cost per hour:
$4981.28
From:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
To:
Santa Fe, Municipal (SAF), NM, US
Santa Fe, Municipal (SAF), NM, US
Aircraft:
Learjet 60XR
Learjet 60XR
Capacity:
6
6
$12,775
Distance between SJC - SAF:
885 mi (1425 km)
Cost per person:
$2129.1
Cost per hour:
$2645.51
From:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
To:
Zelienople, Municipal (PJC), PA, US
Zelienople, Municipal (PJC), PA, US
Aircraft:
Citation CJ3
Citation CJ3
Capacity:
6
6
$23,190
Distance between SJC - PJC:
5967 mi (9602 km)
Estimated flight duration:
12 hours : 28 minutes
Cost per person:
$3864.96
Cost per hour:
$1859.55
From:
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC), CA, US
To:
Waterbury, Oxford (OXC), CT, US
Waterbury, Oxford (OXC), CT, US
Aircraft:
Challenger 300
Challenger 300
Capacity:
8
8
$30,892
Distance between SJC - OXC:
2585 mi (4160 km)
Estimated flight duration:
4 hours : 53 minutes
Cost per person:
$3861.45
Cost per hour:
$6312.16
Benefits of Booking Empty Leg Flights in San Jose
Booking an empty leg flight in San Jose can provide several benefits, including:
- Cost savings: By taking advantage of one-way flights that don't require the return journey, travelers can save up to 50% or more on their airfare.
- Flexibility: Empty leg flights often offer more flexible scheduling options, allowing travelers to plan their trips around their own schedules rather than being tied to a specific itinerary.
- Luxury travel: Private jet charters for empty legs can provide a luxurious travel experience, complete with amenities like lie-flat beds, gourmet catering, and personalized service.
Statistics and Market Trends in San Jose
The private aviation industry has seen significant growth in recent years, with an estimated 5% increase in demand for private jet services globally. In San Jose specifically:
- Private jet usage increased by 10%: According to a report by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), private jet usage at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) saw a significant increase in demand, with more than 10,000 hours of flight time recorded in 2022.
- E-Volution of private aviation: The industry is shifting towards electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, which could potentially reduce empty leg flights by increasing the efficiency of fuel consumption.
How to Find the Best Deals on Empty Leg Flights in San Jose
To find the best deals on empty leg flights in San Jose:
- Use online marketplaces: Websites like PrivateFly, JetSmarter, and Victor offer access to a wide range of private jet charters, including empty legs.
- Consult with a broker: Professional brokers like JetOptions or Luxury Aircraft Charter can provide personalized assistance in finding the best deals on empty leg flights.
- Monitor flight schedules: Keep an eye on flight schedules and adjust your travel plans to coincide with available empty legs, which often offer significant discounts.
Popular Routes from San Jose
The following routes are popular for empty leg flights departing from San Jose:
- San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX): This route is in high demand due to the proximity of Silicon Valley's tech hubs and the need for executive travel between the two cities.
- New York (JFK/LGA/EWR) to San Jose: With many major corporations having operations on both coasts, this route is a popular choice for executives looking to connect with colleagues or clients in either city.
- Chicago (ORD) to San Jose: This route is gaining popularity as companies in the Midwest look to expand their presence on the West Coast and entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley seek opportunities in the Windy City.
Local Airports and Private Jet Terminals in San Jose
The following airport serves private jet travelers in San Jose:
- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): As one of the busiest airports on the West Coast, SJC offers a range of private jet terminals and FBOs, including Jet Center, Signature Flight Support, and Atlantic Aviation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are empty leg flights in San Jose always cheaper?
Not necessarily. While empty leg flights can offer significant cost savings, they may not always be the cheapest option. Factors like fuel costs, maintenance requirements, and pilot availability can impact the final price of these one-way flights.
Can I choose the exact departure time?
While empty leg flights often have fixed schedules, there may be some flexibility in terms of timing. However, it's essential to confirm with your charter broker or airline prior to booking to ensure that you can depart at a convenient time for your needs.
