Private jet cost
Los Angeles → San José (Costa Rica)
A private flight from Los Angeles to San José (Costa Rica) covers 2,378 nautical miles (4,403 km) and takes about 5h 28m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $57,771 – $84,698 one-way — about $17,809 per seat.
2,378 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 28m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6.5h vs 9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,664 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 440 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 | 2 fuel stops | 10h 17m | $40,889 – $60,509 | $64,153 – $85,136 | $69,953 – $97,736 | $12,675 | 1,477 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 8h 14m | $38,053 – $54,315 | $59,927 – $76,779 | $66,127 – $90,179 | $11,546 | 1,574 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 43m | $43,430 – $63,126 | $68,200 – $88,933 | $75,700 – $106K | $13,320 | 2,408 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 27m | $55,899 – $81,184 | $87,845 – $114K | $96,845 – $135K | $17,135 | 3,551 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 28m | $57,771 – $84,698 | $90,032 – $118K | $101K – $143K | $17,809 | 3,664 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 22m | $72,152 – $112K | $113K – $157K | $125K – $189K | $23,058 | 4,487 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 5h 09m | $87,997 – $136K | $137K – $191K | $152K – $230K | $28,054 | 5,917 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 28m | $142K – $256K | $222K – $358K | $243K – $423K | $49,655 | 11,776 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 Los Angeles–San José (Costa Rica) non-stop
Los Angeles: where you’d land
- Van Nuys Airport KVNY
Business-aviation airport · 8,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Hollywood Burbank Airport KBUR
Airport with private terminal · 6,886 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Los Angeles International Airport KLAX
Major hub · 12,923 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 (super-midsize jet) | 6.5 h | 3,664 kg | $17,809 |
| Airline, economy | 9 h | 440 kg | Typically $528–$1,321 |
| Airline, first / business | 8.5 h | 1761 kg | Typically $2,202–$5,284 |
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.