Private jet cost
San Juan → Los Angeles
A private flight from San Juan to Los Angeles covers 2,944 nautical miles (5,453 km) and takes about 6h 34m in a large jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $87,043 – $136K one-way — about $27,870 per seat.
2,944 nm
Great-circle distance
6h 34m
Flight time (large jet)
7.6h vs 10.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
5,497 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 545 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 19m | $48,257 – $71,661 | $75,487 – $101K | $81,287 – $113K | $14,990 | 1,768 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 10h 30m | $48,544 – $69,210 | $76,530 – $97,945 | $82,730 – $111K | $14,719 | 2,011 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 04m | $51,323 – $74,866 | $80,344 – $105K | $87,844 – $122K | $15,774 | 2,893 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 45m | $65,946 – $96,124 | $103K – $135K | $112K – $156K | $20,259 | 4,260 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 27m | $79,595 – $116K | $125K – $163K | $135K – $188K | $24,442 | 4,991 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 6h 34m | $87,043 – $136K | $136K – $190K | $148K – $222K | $27,870 | 5,497 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 6h 19m | $106K – $165K | $165K – $230K | $180K – $269K | $33,873 | 7,245 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 6h 42m | $170K – $309K | $266K – $432K | $287K – $497K | $59,958 | 14,429 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 Juan–Los Angeles non-stop
San Juan: where you’d land
- Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (Isla Grande) TJIG
Business-aviation airport · 5,544 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs - Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport TJSJ
Major hub · 10,400 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
Los Angeles: where you’d land
- Van Nuys Airport KVNY
Business-aviation airport · 8,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Hollywood Burbank Airport KBUR
Airport with private terminal · 6,886 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Los Angeles International Airport KLAX
Major hub · 12,923 ft runway · 40 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) | 7.6 h | 5,497 kg | $27,870 |
| Airline, economy | 10.2 h | 545 kg | Typically $654–$1,636 |
| Airline, first / business | 9.7 h | 2181 kg | Typically $2,726–$6,544 |
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.