Private jet cost
San Diego → Austin
A private flight from San Diego to Austin covers 1,010 nautical miles (1,870 km) and takes about 2h 42m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,490 – $26,767 one-way — about $5,657 per seat.
1,010 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 42m
Flight time (light jet)
3.7h vs 6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
970 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 187 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 54m | $15,847 – $23,526 | $24,796 – $33,009 | $30,596 – $45,609 | $4,922 | 561 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 47m | $18,553 – $26,233 | $29,467 – $37,425 | $35,667 – $50,825 | $5,598 | 723 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 42m | $18,490 – $26,767 | $29,138 – $37,851 | $36,638 – $54,851 | $5,657 | 970 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 36m | $23,801 – $34,422 | $37,540 – $48,720 | $46,540 – $69,720 | $7,278 | 1,428 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 30m | $28,778 – $41,580 | $45,428 – $58,904 | $55,928 – $83,904 | $8,795 | 1,672 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 27m | $36,209 – $55,344 | $57,321 – $78,509 | $69,821 – $111K | $11,444 | 2,050 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 22m | $44,449 – $67,624 | $70,459 – $96,067 | $85,459 – $135K | $14,009 | 2,711 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 30m | $72,068 – $126K | $115K – $180K | $136K – $245K | $24,789 | 5,373 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–Austin 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
Austin: where you’d land
- Austin Executive Airport KEDC
Business-aviation airport · 6,025 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport KAUS
Major hub · 12,250 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) | 3.7 h | 970 kg | $5,657 |
| Airline, economy | 6 h | 187 kg | Typically $224–$561 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.5 h | 748 kg | Typically $935–$2,244 |
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.