Private jet cost
Nashville → San Diego
A private flight from Nashville to San Diego covers 1,518 nautical miles (2,812 km) and takes about 3h 55m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $25,574 – $37,302 one-way — about $7,860 per seat.
1,518 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 55m
Flight time (light jet)
4.9h vs 7.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,405 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 281 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 | 6h 28m | $26,089 – $38,567 | $40,968 – $54,313 | $46,768 – $66,913 | $8,082 | 929 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 09m | $24,271 – $34,604 | $38,264 – $48,971 | $44,464 – $62,371 | $7,359 | 986 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 55m | $25,574 – $37,302 | $40,037 – $52,382 | $47,537 – $69,382 | $7,860 | 1,405 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 45m | $32,817 – $47,830 | $51,410 – $67,214 | $60,410 – $88,214 | $10,081 | 2,064 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 36m | $39,558 – $57,612 | $62,012 – $81,016 | $72,512 – $106K | $12,146 | 2,412 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 32m | $49,573 – $76,526 | $77,881 – $108K | $90,381 – $140K | $15,762 | 2,956 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 24m | $60,640 – $93,209 | $95,370 – $131K | $110K – $170K | $19,231 | 3,903 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 36m | $97,939 – $174K | $155K – $246K | $176K – $311K | $34,034 | 7,753 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 Nashville–San Diego non-stop
Nashville: where you’d land
- John C. Tune Airport KJWN
Business-aviation airport · 6,000 ft runway · 20 min to centre · 24h - Nashville International Airport KBNA
Airport with private terminal · 11,030 ft runway · 15 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) | 4.9 h | 1,405 kg | $7,860 |
| Airline, economy | 7.1 h | 281 kg | Typically $337–$844 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.6 h | 1125 kg | Typically $1,406–$3,374 |
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.