Private jet cost
Lima → San José (Costa Rica)
A private flight from Lima to San José (Costa Rica) covers 1,388 nautical miles (2,570 km) and takes about 3h 36m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $23,754 – $34,596 one-way — about $7,294 per seat.
1,388 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 36m
Flight time (light jet)
4.6h vs 6.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,293 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 257 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 | 6h 00m | $24,390 – $35,996 | $38,354 – $50,767 | $44,154 – $63,367 | $7,548 | 862 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 48m | $22,802 – $32,454 | $36,004 – $46,005 | $42,204 – $59,405 | $6,907 | 919 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 36m | $23,754 – $34,596 | $37,237 – $48,649 | $44,737 – $65,649 | $7,294 | 1,293 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 27m | $30,500 – $44,385 | $47,847 – $62,462 | $56,847 – $83,462 | $9,361 | 1,901 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 19m | $36,789 – $53,493 | $57,752 – $75,336 | $68,252 – $100K | $11,285 | 2,222 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 15m | $46,139 – $71,084 | $72,599 – $100K | $85,099 – $132K | $14,653 | 2,724 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 08m | $56,480 – $86,636 | $88,970 – $122K | $104K – $161K | $17,890 | 3,597 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 19m | $91,293 – $162K | $145K – $229K | $166K – $294K | $31,659 | 7,142 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 Lima–San José (Costa Rica) non-stop
Lima: where you’d land
- Jorge Chávez International Airport SPJC
Major hub · 11,506 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 (light jet) | 4.6 h | 1,293 kg | $7,294 |
| Airline, economy | 6.9 h | 257 kg | Typically $308–$771 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.4 h | 1028 kg | Typically $1,285–$3,084 |
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.