Empty-leg hub

KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

United StatesSan Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) in San Francisco, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 820 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $23,600.

820 live empty legs involving KSFO

Empty-leg demand

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) in San Francisco, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 350 outbound and 470 inbound across 820 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at KSFO center on a median ask of $23,600, with an observed range of $1,626–$343,200 (820 priced listings).

The busiest live corridors at KSFO are to KSEA (71), from RKSI (60), and from KSEA (58).

Aircraft mix at KSFO is led by Learjet 60 (Midsize Jet) (104 legs), with Gulfstream G550, Dassault Falcon 8X also active.

Key takeaways

  • KSFO: 820 live empty legs (350 out / 470 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KSFO: $23,600 (n=820).
  • Busiest corridor: to KSEA (71 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Learjet 60 (104 legs, ~13%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at KSFO creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 820 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKSEASeattle-Tacoma International Airport71$20,900
Inbound fromRKSIIncheon International Airport60$163,600
Inbound fromKSEASeattle-Tacoma International Airport58$15,700
Inbound fromKSNAJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport58$13,600
Outbound toKLAXLos Angeles International Airport34$13,710
Inbound fromRPLLNinoy Aquino International Airport34$305,650

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Learjet 60Midsize Jet104
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range82
Dassault Falcon 8XUltra Long Range Jet81
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet33
Cessna Citation CJ3+Light Jet31

Airport facts

IATA
SFO
ICAO
KSFO
City
San Francisco
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
13 ft
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Region
North America
Runways
4
Longest runway
11,870 ft
Traffic score
9.4 / 10
Official site
flysfo.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
10L/28R11,870 ft200 ftASPYes
10R/28L10,602 ft200 ftASPYes
01R/19L8,648 ft200 ftASPYes
01L/19R7,500 ft200 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is KSFO for empty legs?

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) has 820 live empty-leg listings — 350 departing and 470 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KSFO?

The median ask at KSFO is $23,600 across 820 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KSFO?

The strongest live corridor at KSFO is to KSEA (Seattle-Tacoma International Airport), with 71 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KSFO most often?

The Learjet 60, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KSFO, with 104 live listings (~13% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for San Francisco International Airport?

The primary code for San Francisco International Airport is KSFO.

Where is KSFO airport located?

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) is in San Francisco, United States.

What is the ICAO code for SFO?

The ICAO code for San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is KSFO.

What is the longest runway at KSFO?

The longest runway at San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) is 11,870 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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