Private jet cost
San José (Costa Rica) → Mexico City
A private flight from San José (Costa Rica) to Mexico City covers 1,053 nautical miles (1,950 km) and takes about 2h 48m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $19,091 – $27,661 one-way — about $5,844 per seat.
1,053 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 48m
Flight time (light jet)
3.8h vs 6.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,007 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 195 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 | 4h 04m | $16,408 – $24,375 | $25,659 – $34,180 | $31,459 – $46,780 | $5,098 | 583 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 54m | $19,038 – $26,943 | $30,213 – $38,405 | $36,413 – $51,805 | $5,748 | 746 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 48m | $19,091 – $27,661 | $30,063 – $39,084 | $37,563 – $56,084 | $5,844 | 1,007 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 42m | $24,566 – $35,559 | $38,717 – $50,289 | $47,717 – $71,289 | $7,516 | 1,482 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 35m | $29,693 – $42,941 | $46,835 – $60,780 | $57,335 – $85,780 | $9,079 | 1,734 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 32m | $37,343 – $57,141 | $59,066 – $80,988 | $71,566 – $113K | $11,811 | 2,127 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 27m | $45,822 – $69,794 | $72,573 – $99,061 | $87,573 – $138K | $14,452 | 2,812 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 35m | $74,263 – $130K | $118K – $185K | $139K – $250K | $25,573 | 5,575 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 José (Costa Rica)–Mexico City non-stop
San José (Costa Rica): where you’d land
- Juan Santamaría International Airport MROC
Major hub · 9,882 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Mexico City: where you’d land
- Toluca International Airport MMTO
Business-aviation airport · 13,780 ft runway · 70 min to centre · customs · 24h - Mexico City International Airport (Benito Juárez) MMMX
Major hub · 12,966 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) MMSM
Major hub · 14,764 ft runway · 60 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) | 3.8 h | 1,007 kg | $5,844 |
| Airline, economy | 6.1 h | 195 kg | Typically $234–$585 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.6 h | 780 kg | Typically $975–$2,340 |
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.
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