Private jet cost
Nassau → San José (Costa Rica)
A private flight from Nassau to San José (Costa Rica) covers 982 nautical miles (1,819 km) and takes about 2h 38m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,103 – $26,191 one-way — about $5,537 per seat.
982 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 38m
Flight time (light jet)
3.6h vs 6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
947 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 | $15,486 – $22,979 | $24,240 – $32,254 | $30,040 – $44,854 | $4,808 | 547 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 42m | $18,241 – $25,776 | $28,986 – $36,794 | $35,186 – $50,194 | $5,502 | 709 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 38m | $18,103 – $26,191 | $28,543 – $37,057 | $36,043 – $54,057 | $5,537 | 947 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 32m | $23,308 – $33,689 | $36,782 – $47,709 | $45,782 – $68,709 | $7,125 | 1,393 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $28,189 – $40,704 | $44,521 – $57,695 | $55,021 – $82,695 | $8,612 | 1,631 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 23m | $35,478 – $54,186 | $56,198 – $76,912 | $68,698 – $109K | $11,208 | 2,001 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 18m | $43,563 – $66,225 | $69,098 – $94,138 | $84,098 – $133K | $13,724 | 2,646 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $70,653 – $124K | $113K – $176K | $134K – $241K | $24,283 | 5,243 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 Nassau–San José (Costa Rica) non-stop
Nassau: where you’d land
- Lynden Pindling International Airport MYNN
Airport with private terminal · 11,000 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 | 947 kg | $5,537 |
| Airline, economy | 6 h | 182 kg | Typically $218–$546 |
| 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.