Private jet cost
Abu Dhabi → San Diego
A private flight from Abu Dhabi to San Diego covers 7,342 nautical miles (13,598 km) and takes about 31h 01m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $120K – $178K one-way — about $37,286 per seat.
7,342 nm
Great-circle distance
31h 01m
Flight time (turboprop)
32h vs 19.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,453 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1360 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | 6 fuel stops | 31h 01m | $120K – $178K | $187K – $250K | $193K – $262K | $37,286 | 4,453 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 7 fuel stops | 25h 24m | $114K – $164K | $180K – $231K | $186K – $244K | $34,792 | 4,860 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 20h 47m | $130K – $190K | $204K – $267K | $211K – $284K | $40,035 | 7,458 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 19h 14m | $160K – $233K | $249K – $327K | $258K – $348K | $49,135 | 10,586 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 17h 46m | $183K – $268K | $284K – $374K | $295K – $399K | $56,320 | 11,898 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 17h 25m | $228K – $355K | $356K – $497K | $368K – $529K | $72,947 | 14,589 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 16h 02m | $262K – $409K | $408K – $570K | $423K – $609K | $83,928 | 18,414 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 17h 01m | $421K – $767K | $656K – $1,069K | $677K – $1,134K | $148,430 | 36,630 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Abu Dhabi–San Diego non-stop
Abu Dhabi: where you’d land
- Al Bateen Executive Airport OMAD
Business-aviation airport · 10,499 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Zayed International Airport OMAA
Major hub · 13,451 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
San Diego: where you’d land
- McClellan-Palomar Airport KCRQ
Business-aviation airport · 4,897 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs - San Diego International Airport KSAN
Major hub · 9,401 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 32 h | 4,453 kg | $37,286 |
| Airline, economy | 19.5 h | 1360 kg | Typically $1,632–$4,079 |
| Airline, first / business | 19 h | 5439 kg | Typically $6,799–$16,317 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.