Private jet cost
New York → San Diego
A private flight from New York to San Diego covers 2,108 nautical miles (3,904 km) and takes about 5h 05m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $43,270 – $63,376 one-way — about $13,331 per seat.
2,108 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 05m
Flight time (midsize jet)
6.1h vs 8.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,801 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 390 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 | 8h 35m | $33,755 – $50,171 | $52,761 – $70,319 | $58,561 – $82,919 | $10,491 | 1,231 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 30m | $35,021 – $49,878 | $55,264 – $70,659 | $61,464 – $84,059 | $10,612 | 1,435 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 04m | $39,675 – $57,542 | $62,423 – $81,230 | $69,923 – $98,230 | $12,152 | 2,178 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 5h 05m | $43,270 – $63,376 | $67,493 – $88,657 | $76,493 – $110K | $13,331 | 2,801 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 53m | $52,057 – $76,200 | $81,241 – $107K | $91,741 – $132K | $16,032 | 3,271 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 47m | $65,068 – $101K | $102K – $142K | $114K – $174K | $20,769 | 4,007 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 36m | $79,414 – $123K | $124K – $172K | $139K – $211K | $25,286 | 5,285 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 53m | $128K – $230K | $201K – $323K | $222K – $388K | $44,755 | 10,514 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 New York–San Diego non-stop
New York: where you’d land
- Teterboro Airport KTEB
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Morristown Municipal Airport KMMU
Business-aviation airport · 5,999 ft runway · 55 min to centre · customs · 24h - Newark Liberty International Airport KEWR
Major hub · 11,000 ft runway · 30 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 (midsize jet) | 6.1 h | 2,801 kg | $13,331 |
| Airline, economy | 8.4 h | 390 kg | Typically $468–$1,171 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.9 h | 1562 kg | Typically $1,952–$4,685 |
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.