Most private jet traffic in Seattle flies through Boeing Field / King County International (BFI / KBFI), about five miles south of downtown — the region’s primary business-aviation airport, not Sea-Tac. Fly Bitlux is an ARGUS Certified Charter Broker: we arrange your flight with carefully vetted FAA Part 135 operators who hold operational control and fly the aircraft. You get aircraft choice, transparent pricing, and one accountable point of contact.
As an independent broker — not a single-fleet operator — we match the right aircraft and operator to each trip and coordinate catering, ground transport, and customs end to end. Our certification is verifiable through the ARGUS registry; the operators we book meet third-party safety standards including ARGUS and Wyvern ratings.
Empty-leg (repositioning) flights into and out of Seattle can price well below a standard charter when your dates are flexible — common on the California and Vegas corridors. Because we work across a broad operator network, we can watch for empty legs that match your route. Tell the desk your city pair and travel window and we will flag any that come up.
~5 miles south of downtown (~15 min) and about 20 minutes from Bellevue. The Seattle area’s main business-aviation airport, with FBOs including Clay Lacy Aviation, Signature Flight Support, and Modern Aviation. U.S. Customs available on the field.
~13 miles south of downtown. The region’s international airport — used for some private trips needing airline connections or the longest-range aircraft, but busier and less convenient than BFI for most charters.
Paine Field in Everett (~25 miles north) is handy for clients north of the city and the tech corridor; Renton, on the south end of Lake Washington, is a smaller general-aviation field for light aircraft.
| Route | Flight time | Cabin | Est. price (one-way) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle → Las Vegas | ~2 hr 15 min | Midsize | $16,000–$23,000 |
| Seattle → Los Angeles | ~2 hr 15 min | Midsize | $16,000–$23,000 |
| Seattle → San Francisco | ~1 hr 50 min | Light | $13,000–$19,000 |
| Seattle → Honolulu (Hawaii) | ~5 hr 30 min | Heavy | $55,000–$75,000 |
| Seattle → Cabo San Lucas | ~3 hr 30 min | Super-midsize | $34,000–$46,000 |
| Seattle → Aspen | ~2 hr 30 min | Super-midsize | $26,000–$36,000 |
Typical one-way ranges; final pricing varies by aircraft, routing, and demand. Longer international trips (e.g. the Caribbean or Nassau) typically require a super-midsize or heavy jet with a fuel stop from the Pacific Northwest.
Charter is priced by flight time and aircraft class. A West Coast hop from Seattle — San Francisco, LA, or Vegas — typically runs $13,000–$23,000 one-way; Hawaii on a heavy jet runs $55,000–$75,000.
| Class | Seats | Typical Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 6–8 | $2,500–$4,000 |
| Light Jet | 6–7 | $3,500–$5,500 |
| Midsize | 7–8 | $4,500–$6,500 |
| Super-Midsize | 8–9 | $5,500–$8,000 |
| Heavy / Large-Cabin | 10–14 | $7,500–$11,000 |
Typical ranges; ask the desk for a live quote.
A West Coast hop on a light or midsize jet — San Francisco, LA, or Las Vegas — typically runs $13,000–$23,000 one-way; Hawaii on a heavy jet runs $55,000–$75,000. Ask the desk for a live quote on your route.
Boeing Field (BFI) is the primary choice — closest to downtown and Bellevue with full FBO service. Sea-Tac (SEA) suits the longest-range or international trips, and Paine Field (PAE) is convenient for clients north of the city.
Seattle to Las Vegas is about 2 hours 15 minutes, typically $16,000–$23,000 one-way on a midsize jet. Empty legs on this corridor can price lower when dates are flexible.
Often, yes. Repositioning flights into and out of Seattle — especially on the California and Vegas corridors — can price well below standard charter. Share your route and dates and we will watch for matches.
