Private jet cost
Miami → San José (Costa Rica)
A private flight from Miami to San José (Costa Rica) covers 982 nautical miles (1,818 km) and takes about 2h 38m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,098 – $26,184 one-way — about $5,535 per seat.
982 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 38m
Flight time (light jet)
3.6h vs 6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
946 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 182 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 | Non-stop | 3h 48m | $15,481 – $22,972 | $24,233 – $32,244 | $30,033 – $44,844 | $4,807 | 546 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 42m | $18,237 – $25,770 | $28,980 – $36,786 | $35,180 – $50,186 | $5,501 | 709 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 38m | $18,098 – $26,184 | $28,535 – $37,047 | $36,035 – $54,047 | $5,535 | 946 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 32m | $23,302 – $33,679 | $36,772 – $47,696 | $45,772 – $68,696 | $7,123 | 1,393 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $28,181 – $40,693 | $44,510 – $57,680 | $55,010 – $82,680 | $8,609 | 1,631 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 23m | $35,469 – $54,171 | $56,183 – $76,892 | $68,683 – $109K | $11,205 | 2,000 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 18m | $43,552 – $66,207 | $69,080 – $94,113 | $84,080 – $133K | $13,720 | 2,645 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $70,635 – $124K | $113K – $176K | $134K – $241K | $24,277 | 5,241 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 Miami–San José (Costa Rica) non-stop
Miami: where you’d land
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport KOPF
Business-aviation airport · 8,002 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Miami Executive Airport KTMB
Business-aviation airport · 5,002 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h - Miami International Airport KMIA
Major hub · 13,016 ft runway · 20 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) | 3.6 h | 946 kg | $5,535 |
| Airline, economy | 6 h | 182 kg | Typically $218–$545 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.5 h | 727 kg | Typically $909–$2,182 |
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.