Private jet cost
Panama City → Punta del Este
A private flight from Panama City to Punta del Este covers 2,976 nautical miles (5,511 km) and takes about 6h 38m in a large jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $87,870 – $137K one-way — about $28,137 per seat.
2,976 nm
Great-circle distance
6h 38m
Flight time (large jet)
7.6h vs 10.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
5,553 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 551 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 | 12h 26m | $48,666 – $72,281 | $76,117 – $101K | $81,917 – $114K | $15,118 | 1,784 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 10h 36m | $48,898 – $69,728 | $77,074 – $98,660 | $83,274 – $112K | $14,828 | 2,027 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 08m | $51,762 – $75,518 | $81,018 – $106K | $88,518 – $123K | $15,910 | 2,920 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 49m | $66,504 – $96,954 | $104K – $136K | $113K – $157K | $20,432 | 4,299 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 31m | $80,263 – $117K | $126K – $164K | $136K – $189K | $24,649 | 5,037 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 6h 38m | $87,870 – $137K | $137K – $191K | $149K – $223K | $28,137 | 5,553 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 6h 22m | $107K – $167K | $167K – $232K | $182K – $271K | $34,196 | 7,319 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 6h 46m | $172K – $312K | $269K – $436K | $290K – $501K | $60,531 | 14,576 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–Punta del Este 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
Punta del Este: where you’d land
- Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (Laguna del Sauce) SULS
Airport with private terminal · 6,890 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (large jet) | 7.6 h | 5,553 kg | $28,137 |
| Airline, economy | 10.2 h | 551 kg | Typically $661–$1,653 |
| Airline, first / business | 9.7 h | 2205 kg | Typically $2,756–$6,614 |
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.