Private jet cost
San Diego → Honolulu
A private flight from San Diego to Honolulu covers 2,268 nautical miles (4,200 km) and takes about 5h 14m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $55,447 – $81,241 one-way — about $17,086 per seat.
2,268 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 14m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6.2h vs 8.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,504 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 420 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 54m | $39,464 – $58,351 | $61,960 – $82,160 | $67,760 – $94,760 | $12,227 | 1,421 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 56m | $36,820 – $52,510 | $58,030 – $74,290 | $64,230 – $87,690 | $11,166 | 1,518 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 27m | $41,902 – $60,855 | $65,850 – $85,800 | $73,350 – $103K | $12,845 | 2,315 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 12m | $53,955 – $78,292 | $84,854 – $110K | $93,854 – $131K | $16,531 | 3,414 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 14m | $55,447 – $81,241 | $86,456 – $114K | $96,956 – $139K | $17,086 | 3,504 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 08m | $69,270 – $108K | $108K – $151K | $121K – $183K | $22,127 | 4,292 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 56m | $84,505 – $131K | $132K – $183K | $147K – $222K | $26,928 | 5,660 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 14m | $136K – $245K | $213K – $344K | $234K – $409K | $47,662 | 11,262 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–Honolulu 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
Honolulu: where you’d land
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport PHNL
Major hub · 12,300 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 | 3,504 kg | $17,086 |
| Airline, economy | 8.7 h | 420 kg | Typically $504–$1,260 |
| Airline, first / business | 8.2 h | 1680 kg | Typically $2,100–$5,040 |
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.