Private jet cost
Denver → San Diego
A private flight from Denver to San Diego covers 725 nautical miles (1,342 km) and takes about 2h 15m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $11,226 – $15,971 one-way — about $3,400 per seat.
725 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 15m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.3h vs 5.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
432 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 134 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 | 2h 53m | $12,139 – $17,913 | $19,091 – $25,266 | $24,891 – $37,866 | $3,757 | 415 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 15m | $11,226 – $15,971 | $17,733 – $22,649 | $23,933 – $36,049 | $3,400 | 432 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 02m | $14,517 – $20,859 | $23,026 – $29,702 | $30,526 – $46,702 | $4,422 | 727 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 1h 57m | $18,744 – $26,902 | $29,761 – $38,347 | $38,761 – $59,347 | $5,706 | 1,071 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 1h 53m | $22,732 – $32,589 | $36,127 – $46,502 | $46,627 – $71,502 | $6,915 | 1,256 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 1h 50m | $28,714 – $43,464 | $45,790 – $62,123 | $58,290 – $94,123 | $9,022 | 1,542 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 47m | $35,700 – $53,800 | $57,000 – $77,000 | $72,000 – $116K | $11,188 | 2,043 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 1h 53m | $57,558 – $99,268 | $92,704 – $143K | $114K – $208K | $19,603 | 4,038 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 Denver–San Diego non-stop
Denver: where you’d land
- Centennial Airport KAPA
Business-aviation airport · 10,002 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport KBJC
Business-aviation airport · 9,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Denver International Airport KDEN
Major hub · 16,000 ft runway · 40 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 (very light jet) | 3.3 h | 432 kg | $3,400 |
| Airline, economy | 5.4 h | 134 kg | Typically $161–$403 |
| Airline, first / business | 4.9 h | 537 kg | Typically $671–$1,610 |
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.