Private jet cost
Rio de Janeiro → Punta del Este
A private flight from Rio de Janeiro to Punta del Este covers 951 nautical miles (1,762 km) and takes about 2h 34m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $17,676 – $25,556 one-way — about $5,404 per seat.
951 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 34m
Flight time (light jet)
3.6h vs 5.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
921 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 176 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 42m | $15,087 – $22,376 | $23,627 – $31,422 | $29,427 – $44,022 | $4,683 | 531 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 37m | $17,896 – $25,271 | $28,456 – $36,098 | $34,656 – $49,498 | $5,396 | 693 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 34m | $17,676 – $25,556 | $27,886 – $36,181 | $35,386 – $53,181 | $5,404 | 921 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 28m | $22,765 – $32,881 | $35,946 – $46,594 | $44,946 – $67,594 | $6,956 | 1,355 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 22m | $27,539 – $39,738 | $43,522 – $56,363 | $54,022 – $81,363 | $8,410 | 1,586 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 19m | $34,673 – $52,910 | $54,959 – $75,152 | $67,459 – $107K | $10,948 | 1,946 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 14m | $42,588 – $64,683 | $67,596 – $92,012 | $82,596 – $131K | $13,409 | 2,574 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 22m | $69,095 – $121K | $110K – $172K | $131K – $237K | $23,726 | 5,099 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 Rio de Janeiro–Punta del Este non-stop
Rio de Janeiro: where you’d land
- Jacarepaguá Airport SBJR
Business-aviation airport · 2,952 ft runway · 50 min to centre - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport SBRJ
Airport with private terminal · 4,341 ft runway · 10 min to centre - Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport SBGL
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 40 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 (light jet) | 3.6 h | 921 kg | $5,404 |
| Airline, economy | 5.9 h | 176 kg | Typically $211–$529 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.4 h | 705 kg | Typically $881–$2,114 |
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.