Private jet cost
Scottsdale → San José (Costa Rica)
A private flight from Scottsdale to San José (Costa Rica) covers 2,083 nautical miles (3,858 km) and takes about 5h 02m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $42,831 – $62,723 one-way — about $13,194 per seat.
2,083 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 02m
Flight time (midsize jet)
6h vs 8.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,770 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 386 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 | 8h 29m | $33,433 – $49,684 | $52,266 – $69,646 | $58,066 – $82,246 | $10,390 | 1,219 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 26m | $34,743 – $49,470 | $54,835 – $70,096 | $61,035 – $83,496 | $10,527 | 1,422 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 01m | $39,330 – $57,029 | $61,892 – $80,522 | $69,392 – $97,522 | $12,045 | 2,157 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 5h 02m | $42,831 – $62,723 | $66,817 – $87,756 | $75,817 – $109K | $13,194 | 2,770 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 50m | $51,532 – $75,419 | $80,433 – $106K | $90,933 – $131K | $15,869 | 3,235 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 44m | $64,417 – $100K | $101K – $140K | $113K – $172K | $20,559 | 3,963 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 33m | $78,625 – $122K | $123K – $171K | $138K – $210K | $25,032 | 5,227 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 50m | $127K – $228K | $199K – $320K | $220K – $385K | $44,304 | 10,398 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 Scottsdale–San José (Costa Rica) non-stop
Scottsdale: where you’d land
- Scottsdale Airport KSDL
Business-aviation airport · 8,249 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport KPHX
Major hub · 11,489 ft runway · 25 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 (midsize jet) | 6 h | 2,770 kg | $13,194 |
| Airline, economy | 8.3 h | 386 kg | Typically $463–$1,157 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.8 h | 1543 kg | Typically $1,929–$4,630 |
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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