Private jet cost
Minneapolis → San Diego
A private flight from Minneapolis to San Diego covers 1,330 nautical miles (2,463 km) and takes about 3h 28m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $22,949 – $33,399 one-way — about $7,044 per seat.
1,330 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 28m
Flight time (light jet)
4.5h vs 6.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,244 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 246 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 48m | $23,640 – $34,859 | $37,199 – $49,199 | $42,999 – $61,799 | $7,312 | 833 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 39m | $22,153 – $31,503 | $35,005 – $44,694 | $41,205 – $58,094 | $6,707 | 889 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 28m | $22,949 – $33,399 | $35,999 – $46,999 | $43,499 – $63,999 | $7,044 | 1,244 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 19m | $29,477 – $42,863 | $46,272 – $60,362 | $55,272 – $81,362 | $9,043 | 1,828 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 11m | $35,564 – $51,673 | $55,868 – $72,824 | $66,368 – $97,824 | $10,905 | 2,138 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 08m | $44,622 – $68,679 | $70,264 – $96,902 | $82,764 – $129K | $14,163 | 2,621 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 01m | $54,642 – $83,730 | $86,141 – $118K | $101K – $157K | $17,297 | 3,462 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 11m | $88,355 – $157K | $140K – $221K | $161K – $286K | $30,609 | 6,871 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 Minneapolis–San Diego non-stop
Minneapolis: where you’d land
- St. Paul Downtown Airport (Holman Field) KSTP
Business-aviation airport · 6,491 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport KMSP
Major hub · 11,006 ft runway · 20 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) | 4.5 h | 1,244 kg | $7,044 |
| Airline, economy | 6.7 h | 246 kg | Typically $296–$739 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.2 h | 985 kg | Typically $1,232–$2,956 |
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.