Private jet cost
San José (Costa Rica) → São Paulo
A private flight from San José (Costa Rica) to São Paulo covers 2,988 nautical miles (5,535 km) and takes about 6h 40m in a large jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $88,202 – $138K one-way — about $28,245 per seat.
2,988 nm
Great-circle distance
6h 40m
Flight time (large jet)
7.7h vs 10.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
5,576 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 553 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 | 12h 28m | $48,830 – $72,529 | $76,370 – $102K | $82,170 – $114K | $15,170 | 1,791 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 10h 38m | $49,040 – $69,936 | $77,293 – $98,947 | $83,493 – $112K | $14,872 | 2,034 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 10m | $51,938 – $75,779 | $81,289 – $106K | $88,789 – $123K | $15,965 | 2,930 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 51m | $66,728 – $97,287 | $105K – $137K | $114K – $158K | $20,502 | 4,315 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 33m | $80,530 – $117K | $126K – $165K | $137K – $190K | $24,732 | 5,056 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 6h 40m | $88,202 – $138K | $137K – $192K | $150K – $224K | $28,245 | 5,576 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 6h 24m | $107K – $167K | $167K – $233K | $182K – $272K | $34,326 | 7,349 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 6h 48m | $173K – $313K | $270K – $438K | $291K – $503K | $60,760 | 14,635 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)–São Paulo 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
São Paulo: where you’d land
- Sorocaba Airport SDCO
Business-aviation airport · 5,347 ft runway · 80 min to centre · 24h - São Paulo Congonhas Airport SBSP
Airport with private terminal · 6,365 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs - São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport SBGR
Major hub · 12,139 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (large jet) | 7.7 h | 5,576 kg | $28,245 |
| Airline, economy | 10.3 h | 553 kg | Typically $664–$1,660 |
| Airline, first / business | 9.8 h | 2214 kg | Typically $2,767–$6,642 |
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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