Private jet cost
Paris → San José (Costa Rica)
A private flight from Paris to San José (Costa Rica) covers 4,821 nautical miles (8,928 km) and takes about 10h 08m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $166K – $259K one-way — about $53,139 per seat.
4,821 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 08m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.1h vs 14.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,643 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 893 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 | 4 fuel stops | 20h 31m | $79,909 – $119K | $125K – $166K | $131K – $179K | $24,820 | 2,945 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 05m | $77,880 – $111K | $123K – $157K | $129K – $171K | $23,639 | 3,269 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 02m | $89,233 – $130K | $140K – $183K | $148K – $200K | $27,377 | 5,034 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 45m | $107K – $156K | $167K – $219K | $176K – $240K | $32,919 | 7,019 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 32m | $119K – $175K | $186K – $245K | $196K – $270K | $36,806 | 7,724 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 18m | $149K – $232K | $233K – $325K | $245K – $357K | $47,669 | 9,468 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 08m | $166K – $259K | $257K – $360K | $272K – $399K | $53,139 | 11,643 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 10h 47m | $266K – $487K | $413K – $677K | $434K – $742K | $94,069 | 23,212 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 Paris–San José (Costa Rica) non-stop
Paris: where you’d land
- Paris–Le Bourget Airport LFPB
Business-aviation airport · 9,843 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Toussus-le-Noble Airport LFPN
Business-aviation airport · 3,609 ft runway · 40 min to centre - Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport LFPG
Major hub · 13,829 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h
San José (Costa Rica): where you’d land
- Juan Santamaría International Airport MROC
Major hub · 9,882 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (ultra-long-range jet) | 11.1 h | 11,643 kg | $53,139 |
| Airline, economy | 14.2 h | 893 kg | Typically $1,071–$2,678 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.7 h | 3571 kg | Typically $4,464–$10,714 |
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.