Private jet cost
San Diego → Atlanta
A private flight from San Diego to Atlanta covers 1,645 nautical miles (3,046 km) and takes about 4h 02m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $35,058 – $51,163 one-way — about $10,778 per seat.
1,645 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 02m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5h vs 7.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,222 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 305 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 | 6h 55m | $27,732 – $41,055 | $43,496 – $57,745 | $49,296 – $70,345 | $8,598 | 994 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 30m | $25,693 – $36,685 | $40,451 – $51,841 | $46,651 – $65,241 | $7,797 | 1,052 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 58m | $33,222 – $47,946 | $52,496 – $67,994 | $59,996 – $84,994 | $10,146 | 1,782 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 02m | $35,058 – $51,163 | $54,858 – $71,811 | $63,858 – $92,811 | $10,778 | 2,222 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 53m | $42,238 – $61,597 | $66,135 – $86,513 | $76,635 – $112K | $12,979 | 2,596 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 48m | $52,895 – $81,792 | $82,992 – $115K | $95,492 – $147K | $16,836 | 3,182 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 39m | $64,665 – $99,569 | $102K – $140K | $117K – $179K | $20,529 | 4,199 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 53m | $104K – $186K | $165K – $263K | $186K – $328K | $36,333 | 8,345 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 San Diego–Atlanta non-stop
San Diego: where you’d land
- McClellan-Palomar Airport KCRQ
Business-aviation airport · 4,897 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs - San Diego International Airport KSAN
Major hub · 9,401 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h
Atlanta: where you’d land
- DeKalb-Peachtree Airport KPDK
Business-aviation airport · 6,001 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h - Fulton County Airport (Charlie Brown Field) KFTY
Business-aviation airport · 5,796 ft runway · 20 min to centre · 24h - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport KATL
Major hub · 12,390 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 (midsize jet) | 5 h | 2,222 kg | $10,778 |
| Airline, economy | 7.4 h | 305 kg | Typically $366–$914 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.9 h | 1218 kg | Typically $1,523–$3,655 |
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.