Private jet cost
London → San José (Costa Rica)
A private flight from London to San José (Costa Rica) covers 4,721 nautical miles (8,743 km) and takes about 9h 56m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $163K – $254K one-way — about $52,113 per seat.
4,721 nm
Great-circle distance
9h 56m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
10.9h vs 13.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,408 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 874 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 | 4 fuel stops | 20h 10m | $78,610 – $117K | $123K – $164K | $129K – $176K | $24,412 | 2,894 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 16h 49m | $76,757 – $110K | $121K – $155K | $127K – $168K | $23,293 | 3,217 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 13h 47m | $87,841 – $128K | $138K – $180K | $145K – $197K | $26,944 | 4,949 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 32m | $105K – $154K | $165K – $216K | $174K – $237K | $32,368 | 6,894 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 19m | $117K – $172K | $183K – $240K | $193K – $265K | $36,148 | 7,578 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 06m | $146K – $228K | $229K – $319K | $241K – $351K | $46,821 | 9,290 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 9h 56m | $163K – $254K | $252K – $354K | $267K – $393K | $52,113 | 11,408 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 10h 34m | $261K – $477K | $405K – $664K | $426K – $729K | $92,252 | 22,744 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 London–San José (Costa Rica) non-stop
London: where you’d land
- Farnborough Airport EGLF
Business-aviation airport · 8,005 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs - London Biggin Hill Airport EGKB
Business-aviation airport · 5,925 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs - London City Airport EGLC
Airport with private terminal · 4,948 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs
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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 10.9 h | 11,408 kg | $52,113 |
| Airline, economy | 13.9 h | 874 kg | Typically $1,049–$2,623 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.4 h | 3497 kg | Typically $4,371–$10,491 |
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.