Private jet cost
Vancouver → San Diego
A private flight from Vancouver to San Diego covers 1,024 nautical miles (1,897 km) and takes about 2h 44m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,689 – $27,063 one-way — about $5,719 per seat.
1,024 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 44m
Flight time (light jet)
3.7h vs 6.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
983 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 190 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 57m | $16,033 – $23,807 | $25,082 – $33,396 | $30,882 – $45,996 | $4,980 | 568 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 49m | $18,714 – $26,468 | $29,714 – $37,749 | $35,914 – $51,149 | $5,648 | 731 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 44m | $18,689 – $27,063 | $29,445 – $38,259 | $36,945 – $55,259 | $5,719 | 983 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 38m | $24,054 – $34,798 | $37,929 – $49,239 | $46,929 – $70,239 | $7,357 | 1,446 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 32m | $29,081 – $42,031 | $45,894 – $59,525 | $56,394 – $84,525 | $8,889 | 1,692 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 29m | $36,584 – $55,939 | $57,899 – $79,330 | $70,399 – $111K | $11,565 | 2,076 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 23m | $44,903 – $68,342 | $71,159 – $97,059 | $86,159 – $136K | $14,156 | 2,745 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 32m | $72,794 – $128K | $116K – $182K | $137K – $247K | $25,048 | 5,440 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 Vancouver–San Diego non-stop
Vancouver: where you’d land
- Abbotsford International Airport CYXX
Airport with private terminal · 9,600 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs · 24h - Vancouver International Airport CYVR
Major hub · 11,500 ft runway · 25 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 (light jet) | 3.7 h | 983 kg | $5,719 |
| Airline, economy | 6.1 h | 190 kg | Typically $228–$569 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.6 h | 759 kg | Typically $948–$2,276 |
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.