Private jet cost
Seattle → San José (Costa Rica)
A private flight from Seattle to San José (Costa Rica) covers 2,964 nautical miles (5,488 km) and takes about 6h 36m in a large jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $87,547 – $137K one-way — about $28,033 per seat.
2,964 nm
Great-circle distance
6h 36m
Flight time (large jet)
7.6h vs 10.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
5,531 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 549 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 | 2 fuel stops | 12h 23m | $48,506 – $72,038 | $75,871 – $101K | $81,671 – $114K | $15,068 | 1,778 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 10h 34m | $48,760 – $69,526 | $76,861 – $98,380 | $83,061 – $112K | $14,786 | 2,021 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 06m | $51,590 – $75,262 | $80,754 – $106K | $88,254 – $123K | $15,857 | 2,909 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 47m | $66,285 – $96,629 | $104K – $136K | $113K – $157K | $20,364 | 4,284 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 30m | $80,001 – $117K | $125K – $164K | $136K – $189K | $24,568 | 5,019 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 6h 36m | $87,547 – $137K | $136K – $191K | $149K – $223K | $28,033 | 5,531 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 6h 21m | $107K – $166K | $166K – $232K | $181K – $271K | $34,070 | 7,290 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 6h 45m | $171K – $311K | $268K – $435K | $289K – $500K | $60,306 | 14,518 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–San José (Costa Rica) 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
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 (large jet) | 7.6 h | 5,531 kg | $28,033 |
| Airline, economy | 10.2 h | 549 kg | Typically $659–$1,647 |
| Airline, first / business | 9.7 h | 2195 kg | Typically $2,744–$6,586 |
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.