Private jet cost
Panama City → Cancún
A private flight from Panama City to Cancún covers 839 nautical miles (1,554 km) and takes about 2h 34m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $12,514 – $17,856 one-way — about $3,796 per seat.
839 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 34m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.6h vs 5.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
491 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 155 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 | Non-stop | 3h 18m | $13,628 – $20,167 | $21,382 – $28,375 | $27,182 – $40,975 | $4,224 | 473 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 34m | $12,514 – $17,856 | $19,714 – $25,250 | $25,914 – $38,650 | $3,796 | 491 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 18m | $16,112 – $23,231 | $25,480 – $32,974 | $32,980 – $49,974 | $4,918 | 825 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 12m | $20,775 – $29,921 | $32,884 – $42,512 | $41,884 – $63,512 | $6,337 | 1,214 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 07m | $25,160 – $36,199 | $39,861 – $51,482 | $50,361 – $76,482 | $7,670 | 1,423 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 05m | $31,723 – $48,235 | $50,420 – $68,703 | $62,920 – $101K | $9,995 | 1,746 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 01m | $39,014 – $59,036 | $62,098 – $84,222 | $77,098 – $123K | $12,256 | 2,311 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 07m | $63,384 – $110K | $102K – $157K | $123K – $222K | $21,685 | 4,574 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 Panama City–Cancún non-stop
Panama City: where you’d land
- Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (Albrook) MPMG
Business-aviation airport · 5,905 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs - Tocumen International Airport MPTO
Major hub · 11,024 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Cancún: where you’d land
- Cancún International Airport MMUN
Major hub · 11,483 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (very light jet) | 3.6 h | 491 kg | $3,796 |
| Airline, economy | 5.7 h | 155 kg | Typically $186–$466 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.2 h | 622 kg | Typically $777–$1,865 |
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.