Private jet cost
Atlanta → San José (Costa Rica)
A private flight from Atlanta to San José (Costa Rica) covers 1,434 nautical miles (2,656 km) and takes about 3h 43m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $24,404 – $35,562 one-way — about $7,496 per seat.
1,434 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 43m
Flight time (light jet)
4.7h vs 7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,333 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 266 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 | 1 fuel stop | 6h 10m | $24,997 – $36,914 | $39,288 – $52,033 | $45,088 – $64,633 | $7,739 | 886 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 56m | $23,327 – $33,222 | $36,811 – $47,064 | $43,011 – $60,464 | $7,069 | 943 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 43m | $24,404 – $35,562 | $38,237 – $49,982 | $45,737 – $66,982 | $7,496 | 1,333 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 34m | $31,328 – $45,615 | $49,119 – $64,159 | $58,119 – $85,159 | $9,618 | 1,959 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 25m | $37,778 – $54,964 | $59,273 – $77,364 | $69,773 – $102K | $11,593 | 2,290 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 21m | $47,365 – $73,028 | $74,485 – $103K | $86,985 – $135K | $15,049 | 2,807 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 14m | $57,966 – $88,983 | $91,255 – $126K | $106K – $165K | $18,369 | 3,706 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 25m | $93,666 – $166K | $148K – $235K | $169K – $300K | $32,507 | 7,360 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 Atlanta–San José (Costa Rica) non-stop
Atlanta: where you’d land
- DeKalb-Peachtree Airport KPDK
Business-aviation airport · 6,001 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h - Fulton County Airport (Charlie Brown Field) KFTY
Business-aviation airport · 5,796 ft runway · 20 min to centre · 24h - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport KATL
Major hub · 12,390 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
San José (Costa Rica): where you’d land
- Juan Santamaría International Airport MROC
Major hub · 9,882 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 4.7 h | 1,333 kg | $7,496 |
| Airline, economy | 7 h | 266 kg | Typically $319–$797 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.5 h | 1063 kg | Typically $1,328–$3,188 |
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.