Private jet cost
Seattle → Palm Springs
A private flight from Seattle to Palm Springs covers 863 nautical miles (1,599 km) and takes about 2h 38m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $12,784 – $18,252 one-way — about $3,880 per seat.
863 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 38m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.6h vs 5.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
504 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 160 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 23m | $13,941 – $20,640 | $21,863 – $29,028 | $27,663 – $41,628 | $4,323 | 486 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 38m | $12,784 – $18,252 | $20,130 – $25,796 | $26,330 – $39,196 | $3,880 | 504 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 21m | $16,447 – $23,729 | $25,996 – $33,661 | $33,496 – $50,661 | $5,022 | 845 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 16m | $21,201 – $30,555 | $33,540 – $43,387 | $42,540 – $64,387 | $6,470 | 1,245 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 11m | $25,670 – $36,958 | $40,646 – $52,528 | $51,146 – $77,528 | $7,829 | 1,458 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 08m | $32,355 – $49,236 | $51,393 – $70,084 | $63,893 – $102K | $10,199 | 1,789 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 04m | $39,779 – $60,246 | $63,276 – $85,891 | $78,276 – $125K | $12,503 | 2,367 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 11m | $64,607 – $112K | $104K – $161K | $125K – $226K | $22,123 | 4,686 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 Seattle–Palm Springs non-stop
Seattle: where you’d land
- Boeing Field / King County International Airport KBFI
Business-aviation airport · 10,000 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Paine Field (Snohomish County Airport) KPAE
Airport with private terminal · 9,010 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport KSEA
Major hub · 11,901 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Palm Springs: where you’d land
- Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport KTRM
Business-aviation airport · 8,500 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Palm Springs International Airport KPSP
Airport with private terminal · 10,000 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 (very light jet) | 3.6 h | 504 kg | $3,880 |
| Airline, economy | 5.7 h | 160 kg | Typically $192–$480 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.2 h | 639 kg | Typically $799–$1,918 |
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.