Private jet cost
Palm Springs → Washington, D.C.
A private flight from Palm Springs to Washington, D.C. covers 1,898 nautical miles (3,514 km) and takes about 4h 37m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $39,538 – $57,826 one-way — about $12,171 per seat.
1,898 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 37m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.6h vs 7.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,538 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 351 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 | 7h 50m | $31,018 – $46,029 | $48,551 – $64,605 | $54,351 – $77,205 | $9,631 | 1,124 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 6h 56m | $32,655 – $46,413 | $51,622 – $65,880 | $57,822 – $79,280 | $9,884 | 1,326 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 34m | $36,743 – $53,181 | $57,912 – $75,216 | $65,412 – $92,216 | $11,241 | 1,998 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 37m | $39,538 – $57,826 | $61,751 – $81,002 | $70,751 – $102K | $12,171 | 2,538 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 26m | $47,595 – $69,564 | $74,377 – $97,502 | $84,877 – $123K | $14,645 | 2,964 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 20m | $59,536 – $92,318 | $93,209 – $130K | $106K – $162K | $18,982 | 3,632 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 10m | $72,712 – $112K | $114K – $158K | $129K – $197K | $23,124 | 4,792 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 26m | $117K – $210K | $185K – $296K | $206K – $361K | $40,928 | 9,528 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–Washington, D.C. 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
Washington, D.C.: where you’d land
- Manassas Regional Airport KHEF
Business-aviation airport · 6,200 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h - Washington Dulles International Airport KIAD
Major hub · 11,501 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport KDCA
Major hub · 7,169 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (midsize jet) | 5.6 h | 2,538 kg | $12,171 |
| Airline, economy | 7.9 h | 351 kg | Typically $422–$1,054 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.4 h | 1406 kg | Typically $1,757–$4,217 |
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.