Private jet cost
San Diego → Boston
A private flight from San Diego to Boston covers 2,244 nautical miles (4,156 km) and takes about 5h 11m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $54,936 – $80,482 one-way — about $16,927 per seat.
2,244 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 11m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6.2h vs 8.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,469 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 416 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 | 9h 49m | $39,151 – $57,877 | $61,478 – $81,506 | $67,278 – $94,106 | $12,129 | 1,409 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 52m | $36,549 – $52,113 | $57,613 – $73,743 | $63,813 – $87,143 | $11,083 | 1,505 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 24m | $41,567 – $60,356 | $65,334 – $85,111 | $72,834 – $102K | $12,740 | 2,294 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 09m | $53,528 – $77,657 | $84,197 – $110K | $93,197 – $131K | $16,398 | 3,384 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 11m | $54,936 – $80,482 | $85,671 – $113K | $96,171 – $138K | $16,927 | 3,469 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 04m | $68,637 – $107K | $107K – $149K | $120K – $181K | $21,923 | 4,249 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 53m | $83,738 – $130K | $131K – $182K | $146K – $221K | $26,681 | 5,603 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 11m | $135K – $243K | $212K – $341K | $233K – $406K | $47,224 | 11,150 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–Boston 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
Boston: where you’d land
- Laurence G. Hanscom Field KBED
Business-aviation airport · 7,011 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Boston Logan International Airport KBOS
Major hub · 10,083 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (super-midsize jet) | 6.2 h | 3,469 kg | $16,927 |
| Airline, economy | 8.7 h | 416 kg | Typically $499–$1,247 |
| Airline, first / business | 8.2 h | 1662 kg | Typically $2,078–$4,987 |
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.