Private jet cost
Palm Springs → Honolulu
A private flight from Palm Springs to Honolulu covers 2,311 nautical miles (4,279 km) and takes about 5h 19m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $56,348 – $82,582 one-way — about $17,366 per seat.
2,311 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 19m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6.3h vs 8.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,566 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 428 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 | 2 fuel stops | 10h 03m | $40,017 – $59,188 | $62,811 – $83,314 | $68,611 – $95,914 | $12,401 | 1,443 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 8h 03m | $37,298 – $53,210 | $58,766 – $75,255 | $64,966 – $88,655 | $11,314 | 1,540 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 33m | $42,495 – $61,736 | $66,761 – $87,015 | $74,261 – $104K | $13,029 | 2,351 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 18m | $54,709 – $79,414 | $86,014 – $112K | $95,014 – $133K | $16,765 | 3,467 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 19m | $56,348 – $82,582 | $87,843 – $115K | $98,343 – $140K | $17,366 | 3,566 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 13m | $70,388 – $110K | $110K – $153K | $122K – $185K | $22,488 | 4,368 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 5h 01m | $85,860 – $133K | $134K – $186K | $149K – $225K | $27,365 | 5,760 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 19m | $138K – $249K | $217K – $349K | $238K – $414K | $48,435 | 11,462 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 Springs–Honolulu non-stop
Palm Springs: where you’d land
- Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport KTRM
Business-aviation airport · 8,500 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Palm Springs International Airport KPSP
Airport with private terminal · 10,000 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h
Honolulu: where you’d land
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport PHNL
Major hub · 12,300 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (super-midsize jet) | 6.3 h | 3,566 kg | $17,366 |
| Airline, economy | 8.8 h | 428 kg | Typically $513–$1,284 |
| Airline, first / business | 8.3 h | 1712 kg | Typically $2,140–$5,135 |
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.