Private jet cost
Mexico City → San Diego
A private flight from Mexico City to San Diego covers 1,242 nautical miles (2,299 km) and takes about 3h 15m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $21,718 – $31,568 one-way — about $6,661 per seat.
1,242 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 15m
Flight time (light jet)
4.3h vs 6.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,169 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 230 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 | 5h 29m | $22,490 – $33,119 | $35,431 – $46,799 | $41,231 – $59,399 | $6,951 | 787 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 24m | $21,159 – $30,048 | $33,475 – $42,686 | $39,675 – $56,086 | $6,401 | 843 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 15m | $21,718 – $31,568 | $34,104 – $44,473 | $41,604 – $61,473 | $6,661 | 1,169 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 07m | $27,909 – $40,532 | $43,860 – $57,147 | $52,860 – $78,147 | $8,555 | 1,718 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 00m | $33,690 – $48,886 | $52,985 – $68,980 | $63,485 – $93,980 | $10,322 | 2,009 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 56m | $42,298 – $64,996 | $66,690 – $91,823 | $79,190 – $124K | $13,412 | 2,463 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 50m | $51,827 – $79,282 | $81,810 – $112K | $96,810 – $151K | $16,389 | 3,254 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 00m | $83,857 – $148K | $133K – $210K | $154K – $275K | $29,002 | 6,458 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 Mexico City–San Diego non-stop
Mexico City: where you’d land
- Toluca International Airport MMTO
Business-aviation airport · 13,780 ft runway · 70 min to centre · customs · 24h - Mexico City International Airport (Benito Juárez) MMMX
Major hub · 12,966 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) MMSM
Major hub · 14,764 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs · 24h
San Diego: where you’d land
- McClellan-Palomar Airport KCRQ
Business-aviation airport · 4,897 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs - San Diego International Airport KSAN
Major hub · 9,401 ft runway · 10 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) | 4.3 h | 1,169 kg | $6,661 |
| Airline, economy | 6.5 h | 230 kg | Typically $276–$690 |
| Airline, first / business | 6 h | 920 kg | Typically $1,150–$2,759 |
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.