Private jet cost
Nice → San Diego
A private flight from Nice to San Diego covers 5,303 nautical miles (9,820 km) and takes about 11h 07m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $181K – $284K one-way — about $58,087 per seat.
5,303 nm
Great-circle distance
11h 07m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
12.1h vs 15.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
12,772 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 982 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 | 4 fuel stops | 22h 14m | $86,174 – $128K | $135K – $180K | $140K – $192K | $26,788 | 3,192 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 18h 23m | $83,299 – $119K | $131K – $168K | $137K – $181K | $25,308 | 3,518 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 15h 11m | $95,946 – $140K | $150K – $197K | $158K – $214K | $29,464 | 5,446 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 51m | $116K – $169K | $181K – $237K | $190K – $258K | $35,575 | 7,622 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 35m | $130K – $190K | $202K – $266K | $212K – $291K | $39,982 | 8,426 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 20m | $162K – $252K | $252K – $352K | $265K – $384K | $51,761 | 10,327 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 11h 07m | $181K – $284K | $281K – $394K | $296K – $433K | $58,087 | 12,772 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 35m | $317K – $574K | $496K – $803K | $517K – $868K | $111,352 | 27,082 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 Nice–San Diego non-stop
Nice: where you’d land
- La Môle–Saint-Tropez Airport LFTZ
Business-aviation airport · 3,871 ft runway · 110 min to centre · customs - Nice Côte d'Azur Airport LFMN
Airport with private terminal · 9,711 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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 12.1 h | 12,772 kg | $58,087 |
| Airline, economy | 15.2 h | 982 kg | Typically $1,178–$2,946 |
| Airline, first / business | 14.7 h | 3928 kg | Typically $4,910–$11,785 |
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.