Private jet cost
San Diego → Seattle
A private flight from San Diego to Seattle covers 919 nautical miles (1,701 km) and takes about 2h 47m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $13,407 – $19,163 one-way — about $4,071 per seat.
919 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 47m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.8h vs 5.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
533 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 170 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 35m | $14,661 – $21,730 | $22,970 – $30,531 | $28,770 – $43,131 | $4,549 | 514 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 47m | $13,407 – $19,163 | $21,088 – $27,053 | $27,288 – $40,453 | $4,071 | 533 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 29m | $17,219 – $24,876 | $27,182 – $35,243 | $34,682 – $52,243 | $5,262 | 892 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 23m | $22,183 – $32,015 | $35,050 – $45,400 | $44,050 – $66,400 | $6,775 | 1,314 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 18m | $26,843 – $38,703 | $42,451 – $54,935 | $52,951 – $79,935 | $8,193 | 1,539 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 15m | $33,810 – $51,542 | $53,631 – $73,265 | $66,131 – $105K | $10,669 | 1,888 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 10m | $41,542 – $63,032 | $65,988 – $89,733 | $80,988 – $129K | $13,072 | 2,497 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 18m | $67,424 – $118K | $108K – $168K | $129K – $233K | $23,129 | 4,945 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–Seattle 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
Seattle: where you’d land
- Boeing Field / King County International Airport KBFI
Business-aviation airport · 10,000 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Paine Field (Snohomish County Airport) KPAE
Airport with private terminal · 9,010 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport KSEA
Major hub · 11,901 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (very light jet) | 3.8 h | 533 kg | $4,071 |
| Airline, economy | 5.9 h | 170 kg | Typically $204–$510 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.4 h | 680 kg | Typically $851–$2,041 |
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.