Private jet cost
Dubai → San José (Costa Rica)
A private flight from Dubai to San José (Costa Rica) covers 7,635 nautical miles (14,139 km) and takes about 32h 04m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $124K – $184K one-way — about $38,480 per seat.
7,635 nm
Great-circle distance
32h 04m
Flight time (turboprop)
33.1h vs 20.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,603 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1414 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 | 6 fuel stops | 32h 04m | $124K – $184K | $193K – $258K | $199K – $270K | $38,480 | 4,603 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 8 fuel stops | 26h 56m | $122K – $174K | $192K – $246K | $198K – $259K | $37,016 | 5,155 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 21h 29m | $134K – $196K | $210K – $275K | $218K – $292K | $41,302 | 7,708 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 19h 54m | $165K – $241K | $257K – $338K | $266K – $359K | $50,746 | 10,951 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 18h 24m | $189K – $277K | $294K – $387K | $304K – $412K | $58,248 | 12,324 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 18h 03m | $236K – $368K | $368K – $514K | $380K – $546K | $75,430 | 15,110 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 16h 38m | $272K – $424K | $422K – $590K | $437K – $629K | $86,931 | 19,099 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 17h 39m | $436K – $794K | $678K – $1,107K | $699K – $1,172K | $153,747 | 37,999 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 Dubai–San José (Costa Rica) non-stop
Dubai: where you’d land
- Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central) OMDW
Airport with private terminal · 14,764 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h - Dubai International Airport OMDB
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 15 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 (turboprop) | 33.1 h | 4,603 kg | $38,480 |
| Airline, economy | 20.1 h | 1414 kg | Typically $1,697–$4,242 |
| Airline, first / business | 19.6 h | 5656 kg | Typically $7,070–$16,967 |
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.