Private jet cost
Palm Beach → San Diego
A private flight from Palm Beach to San Diego covers 1,958 nautical miles (3,626 km) and takes about 4h 45m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $40,608 – $59,417 one-way — about $12,503 per seat.
1,958 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 45m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.7h vs 8.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,614 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 363 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 03m | $31,803 – $47,216 | $49,758 – $66,243 | $55,558 – $78,843 | $9,877 | 1,155 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 05m | $33,333 – $47,406 | $52,666 – $67,250 | $58,866 – $80,650 | $10,092 | 1,357 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 43m | $37,583 – $54,432 | $59,205 – $76,940 | $66,705 – $93,940 | $11,502 | 2,050 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 45m | $40,608 – $59,417 | $63,397 – $83,196 | $72,397 – $104K | $12,503 | 2,614 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 33m | $48,874 – $71,466 | $76,345 – $100K | $86,845 – $125K | $15,043 | 3,052 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 28m | $61,122 – $94,832 | $95,649 – $133K | $108K – $165K | $19,494 | 3,740 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 18m | $74,633 – $115K | $117K – $162K | $132K – $201K | $23,744 | 4,933 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 33m | $120K – $216K | $189K – $303K | $210K – $368K | $42,025 | 9,811 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 Palm Beach–San Diego non-stop
Palm Beach: where you’d land
- Boca Raton Airport KBCT
Business-aviation airport · 6,276 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Palm Beach International Airport KPBI
Airport with private terminal · 10,008 ft runway · 10 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) | 5.7 h | 2,614 kg | $12,503 |
| Airline, economy | 8.1 h | 363 kg | Typically $435–$1,088 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.6 h | 1450 kg | Typically $1,813–$4,351 |
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.