Private jet cost
San Juan → San José (Costa Rica)
A private flight from San Juan to San José (Costa Rica) covers 1,174 nautical miles (2,174 km) and takes about 3h 06m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $20,774 – $30,163 one-way — about $6,367 per seat.
1,174 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 06m
Flight time (light jet)
4.1h vs 6.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,111 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 217 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 | 1 fuel stop | 5h 15m | $21,609 – $31,785 | $34,075 – $44,959 | $39,875 – $57,559 | $6,674 | 752 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 13m | $20,397 – $28,932 | $32,303 – $41,147 | $38,503 – $54,547 | $6,166 | 808 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 06m | $20,774 – $30,163 | $32,652 – $42,536 | $40,152 – $59,536 | $6,367 | 1,111 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 58m | $26,707 – $38,744 | $42,011 – $54,682 | $51,011 – $75,682 | $8,181 | 1,633 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 51m | $32,253 – $46,749 | $50,774 – $66,033 | $61,274 – $91,033 | $9,875 | 1,910 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 48m | $40,517 – $62,173 | $63,949 – $87,928 | $76,449 – $120K | $12,836 | 2,342 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 42m | $49,668 – $75,872 | $78,490 – $107K | $93,490 – $146K | $15,693 | 3,095 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 51m | $80,408 – $142K | $128K – $201K | $149K – $266K | $27,769 | 6,140 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–San José (Costa Rica) 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
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
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 4.1 h | 1,111 kg | $6,367 |
| Airline, economy | 6.4 h | 217 kg | Typically $261–$652 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.9 h | 870 kg | Typically $1,087–$2,609 |
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.