Private jet cost
Calgary → San Diego
A private flight from Calgary to San Diego covers 1,113 nautical miles (2,061 km) and takes about 2h 57m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $19,926 – $28,903 one-way — about $6,104 per seat.
1,113 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 57m
Flight time (light jet)
3.9h vs 6.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,059 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 206 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 | 5h 01m | $20,818 – $30,588 | $32,858 – $43,308 | $38,658 – $55,908 | $6,426 | 721 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 03m | $19,713 – $27,931 | $31,251 – $39,766 | $37,451 – $53,166 | $5,956 | 777 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 57m | $19,926 – $28,903 | $31,348 – $40,798 | $38,848 – $57,798 | $6,104 | 1,059 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 50m | $25,629 – $37,141 | $40,352 – $52,470 | $49,352 – $73,470 | $7,846 | 1,557 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 43m | $30,964 – $44,831 | $48,791 – $63,388 | $59,291 – $88,388 | $9,474 | 1,822 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 40m | $38,919 – $59,639 | $61,490 – $84,434 | $73,990 – $116K | $12,320 | 2,234 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 34m | $47,732 – $72,812 | $75,510 – $103K | $90,510 – $142K | $15,068 | 2,953 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 43m | $77,314 – $136K | $123K – $193K | $144K – $258K | $26,664 | 5,856 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 Calgary–San Diego non-stop
Calgary: where you’d land
- Springbank Airport CYBW
Business-aviation airport · 5,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs - Calgary International Airport CYYC
Major hub · 14,000 ft runway · 25 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 (light jet) | 3.9 h | 1,059 kg | $6,104 |
| Airline, economy | 6.3 h | 206 kg | Typically $247–$618 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.8 h | 824 kg | Typically $1,031–$2,473 |
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.