Private jet cost
San Juan → Panama City
A private flight from San Juan to Panama City covers 973 nautical miles (1,802 km) and takes about 2h 37m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $17,980 – $26,009 one-way — about $5,499 per seat.
973 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 37m
Flight time (light jet)
3.6h vs 6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
939 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 180 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 47m | $15,371 – $22,806 | $24,064 – $32,015 | $29,864 – $44,615 | $4,772 | 542 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 41m | $18,142 – $25,630 | $28,833 – $36,594 | $35,033 – $49,994 | $5,472 | 704 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 37m | $17,980 – $26,009 | $28,354 – $36,805 | $35,854 – $53,805 | $5,499 | 939 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 31m | $23,152 – $33,456 | $36,541 – $47,388 | $45,541 – $68,388 | $7,076 | 1,382 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 25m | $28,002 – $40,426 | $44,234 – $57,312 | $54,734 – $82,312 | $8,554 | 1,618 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 22m | $35,247 – $53,819 | $55,841 – $76,406 | $68,341 – $108K | $11,133 | 1,985 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 17m | $43,283 – $65,782 | $68,666 – $93,527 | $83,666 – $133K | $13,633 | 2,625 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 25m | $70,205 – $123K | $112K – $175K | $133K – $240K | $24,123 | 5,201 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–Panama City 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
Panama City: where you’d land
- Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (Albrook) MPMG
Business-aviation airport · 5,905 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs - Tocumen International Airport MPTO
Major hub · 11,024 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 (light jet) | 3.6 h | 939 kg | $5,499 |
| Airline, economy | 6 h | 180 kg | Typically $216–$541 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.5 h | 721 kg | Typically $901–$2,163 |
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.