Private jet cost
São Paulo → San Diego
A private flight from São Paulo to San Diego covers 5,265 nautical miles (9,752 km) and takes about 11h 03m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $180K – $282K one-way — about $57,706 per seat.
5,265 nm
Great-circle distance
11h 03m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
12h vs 15.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
12,685 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 975 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 | 4 fuel stops | 22h 06m | $85,691 – $127K | $134K – $179K | $140K – $191K | $26,637 | 3,173 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 18h 17m | $82,881 – $119K | $130K – $167K | $136K – $181K | $25,179 | 3,499 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 15h 05m | $95,428 – $139K | $150K – $195K | $157K – $212K | $29,303 | 5,414 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 46m | $115K – $168K | $180K – $235K | $189K – $256K | $35,370 | 7,576 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 30m | $129K – $189K | $200K – $264K | $211K – $289K | $39,737 | 8,371 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 15m | $161K – $251K | $251K – $350K | $263K – $382K | $51,446 | 10,260 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 11h 03m | $180K – $282K | $279K – $391K | $294K – $430K | $57,706 | 12,685 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 30m | $315K – $570K | $493K – $798K | $514K – $863K | $110,676 | 26,908 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 São Paulo–San Diego non-stop
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
San Diego: where you’d land
- McClellan-Palomar Airport KCRQ
Business-aviation airport · 4,897 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs - San Diego International Airport KSAN
Major hub · 9,401 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (ultra-long-range jet) | 12 h | 12,685 kg | $57,706 |
| Airline, economy | 15.1 h | 975 kg | Typically $1,170–$2,925 |
| Airline, first / business | 14.6 h | 3901 kg | Typically $4,876–$11,702 |
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.