Private jet cost
Los Cabos → San José (Costa Rica)
A private flight from Los Cabos to San José (Costa Rica) covers 1,663 nautical miles (3,079 km) and takes about 4h 05m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $35,374 – $51,633 one-way — about $10,876 per seat.
1,663 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 05m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.1h vs 7.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,244 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 308 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 59m | $27,964 – $41,406 | $43,853 – $58,229 | $49,653 – $70,829 | $8,671 | 1,003 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 33m | $25,894 – $36,979 | $40,759 – $52,247 | $46,959 – $65,647 | $7,859 | 1,061 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 01m | $33,471 – $48,316 | $52,878 – $68,504 | $60,378 – $85,504 | $10,223 | 1,797 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 05m | $35,374 – $51,633 | $55,345 – $72,460 | $64,345 – $93,460 | $10,876 | 2,244 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 55m | $42,616 – $62,160 | $66,717 – $87,289 | $77,217 – $112K | $13,097 | 2,622 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 50m | $53,364 – $82,535 | $83,713 – $116K | $96,213 – $148K | $16,987 | 3,213 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 42m | $65,233 – $100K | $102K – $141K | $117K – $180K | $20,712 | 4,241 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 55m | $105K – $188K | $166K – $265K | $187K – $330K | $36,657 | 8,429 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 Los Cabos–San José (Costa Rica) non-stop
Los Cabos: where you’d land
- Cabo San Lucas International Airport MMSL
Business-aviation airport · 6,969 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs - Los Cabos International Airport MMSD
Major hub · 9,843 ft runway · 40 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 (midsize jet) | 5.1 h | 2,244 kg | $10,876 |
| Airline, economy | 7.4 h | 308 kg | Typically $370–$924 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.9 h | 1232 kg | Typically $1,540–$3,695 |
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.