Private jet cost
Shanghai → San Diego
A private flight from Shanghai to San Diego covers 5,733 nautical miles (10,617 km) and takes about 24h 31m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $95,397 – $142K one-way — about $29,629 per seat.
5,733 nm
Great-circle distance
24h 31m
Flight time (turboprop)
25.5h vs 16.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,520 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1062 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 | 5 fuel stops | 24h 31m | $95,397 – $142K | $149K – $199K | $155K – $211K | $29,629 | 3,520 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 20h 18m | $92,256 – $132K | $145K – $186K | $151K – $200K | $28,008 | 3,884 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 16h 12m | $102K – $149K | $160K – $209K | $167K – $226K | $31,327 | 5,814 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 14h 50m | $123K – $180K | $192K – $252K | $201K – $273K | $37,946 | 8,160 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 14h 16m | $149K – $217K | $232K – $304K | $242K – $329K | $45,715 | 9,555 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 15m | $173K – $270K | $270K – $377K | $282K – $409K | $55,414 | 11,093 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 45m | $211K – $328K | $329K – $458K | $344K – $497K | $67,403 | 14,642 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 31m | $339K – $615K | $530K – $859K | $551K – $924K | $119,173 | 29,096 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 Shanghai–San Diego non-stop
Shanghai: where you’d land
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport ZSSS
Airport with private terminal · 11,155 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs - Shanghai Pudong International Airport ZSPD
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 50 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 (turboprop) | 25.5 h | 3,520 kg | $29,629 |
| Airline, economy | 16.1 h | 1062 kg | Typically $1,274–$3,185 |
| Airline, first / business | 15.6 h | 4247 kg | Typically $5,309–$12,741 |
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.