Private jet cost
Denver → San José (Costa Rica)
A private flight from Denver to San José (Costa Rica) covers 2,091 nautical miles (3,872 km) and takes about 5h 03m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $42,962 – $62,918 one-way — about $13,235 per seat.
2,091 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 03m
Flight time (midsize jet)
6.1h vs 8.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,780 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 387 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 | 8h 31m | $33,529 – $49,829 | $52,413 – $69,847 | $58,213 – $82,447 | $10,420 | 1,223 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 27m | $34,826 – $49,591 | $54,963 – $70,264 | $61,163 – $83,664 | $10,552 | 1,426 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 02m | $39,433 – $57,182 | $62,050 – $80,733 | $69,550 – $97,733 | $12,077 | 2,163 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 5h 03m | $42,962 – $62,918 | $67,018 – $88,024 | $76,018 – $109K | $13,235 | 2,780 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 51m | $51,688 – $75,652 | $80,674 – $106K | $91,174 – $131K | $15,918 | 3,246 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 45m | $64,611 – $100K | $101K – $141K | $114K – $173K | $20,622 | 3,976 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 34m | $78,860 – $122K | $123K – $171K | $138K – $210K | $25,107 | 5,244 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 51m | $127K – $228K | $200K – $321K | $221K – $386K | $44,438 | 10,432 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 José (Costa Rica) 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 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) | 6.1 h | 2,780 kg | $13,235 |
| Airline, economy | 8.3 h | 387 kg | Typically $465–$1,162 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.8 h | 1549 kg | Typically $1,936–$4,646 |
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.