Private jet cost
Nice → San José (Costa Rica)
A private flight from Nice to San José (Costa Rica) covers 5,052 nautical miles (9,357 km) and takes about 10h 37m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $173K – $271K one-way — about $55,516 per seat.
5,052 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 37m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.6h vs 14.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
12,185 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 936 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 | 21h 21m | $82,919 – $123K | $130K – $173K | $135K – $185K | $25,766 | 3,064 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 42m | $80,483 – $115K | $127K – $162K | $133K – $176K | $24,440 | 3,389 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 35m | $92,457 – $135K | $145K – $189K | $153K – $206K | $28,379 | 5,232 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 17m | $111K – $162K | $174K – $228K | $183K – $249K | $34,195 | 7,309 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 02m | $124K – $182K | $193K – $255K | $204K – $280K | $38,331 | 8,061 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 48m | $155K – $242K | $242K – $338K | $254K – $370K | $49,635 | 9,880 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 37m | $173K – $271K | $268K – $377K | $283K – $416K | $55,516 | 12,185 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 02m | $304K – $550K | $476K – $770K | $497K – $835K | $106,799 | 25,910 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 José (Costa Rica) 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 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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 11.6 h | 12,185 kg | $55,516 |
| Airline, economy | 14.6 h | 936 kg | Typically $1,123–$2,807 |
| Airline, first / business | 14.1 h | 3743 kg | Typically $4,678–$11,228 |
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.