Private jet cost
Dallas → San Diego
A private flight from Dallas to San Diego covers 1,025 nautical miles (1,898 km) and takes about 2h 44m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,703 – $27,083 one-way — about $5,723 per seat.
1,025 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 44m
Flight time (light jet)
3.7h vs 6.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
984 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 190 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 | Non-stop | 3h 58m | $16,046 – $23,827 | $25,101 – $33,423 | $30,901 – $46,023 | $4,984 | 569 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 49m | $18,725 – $26,485 | $29,731 – $37,772 | $35,931 – $51,172 | $5,651 | 731 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 44m | $18,703 – $27,083 | $29,466 – $38,288 | $36,966 – $55,288 | $5,723 | 984 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 38m | $24,072 – $34,824 | $37,956 – $49,275 | $46,956 – $70,275 | $7,362 | 1,447 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 32m | $29,102 – $42,062 | $45,926 – $59,568 | $56,426 – $84,568 | $8,896 | 1,694 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 29m | $36,610 – $55,980 | $57,939 – $79,387 | $70,439 – $111K | $11,574 | 2,078 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 24m | $44,935 – $68,392 | $71,207 – $97,127 | $86,207 – $136K | $14,166 | 2,747 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 32m | $72,845 – $128K | $116K – $182K | $137K – $247K | $25,066 | 5,444 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 Dallas–San Diego non-stop
Dallas: where you’d land
- Addison Airport KADS
Business-aviation airport · 7,203 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h - Dallas Love Field KDAL
Airport with private terminal · 8,800 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Dallas Fort Worth International Airport KDFW
Major hub · 13,401 ft runway · 35 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) | 3.7 h | 984 kg | $5,723 |
| Airline, economy | 6.1 h | 190 kg | Typically $228–$570 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.6 h | 759 kg | Typically $949–$2,278 |
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.