Private jet cost
Washington, D.C. → Aruba
A private flight from Washington, D.C. to Aruba covers 1,637 nautical miles (3,031 km) and takes about 4h 01m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $34,915 – $50,951 one-way — about $10,733 per seat.
1,637 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 01m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5h vs 7.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,212 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 303 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 | 6h 54m | $27,628 – $40,896 | $43,335 – $57,526 | $49,135 – $70,126 | $8,566 | 990 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 28m | $25,602 – $36,552 | $40,311 – $51,659 | $46,511 – $65,059 | $7,769 | 1,048 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 57m | $33,110 – $47,779 | $52,323 – $67,764 | $59,823 – $84,764 | $10,111 | 1,775 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 01m | $34,915 – $50,951 | $54,639 – $71,518 | $63,639 – $92,518 | $10,733 | 2,212 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 51m | $42,067 – $61,343 | $65,872 – $86,163 | $76,372 – $111K | $12,926 | 2,585 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 47m | $52,683 – $81,456 | $82,666 – $115K | $95,166 – $147K | $16,767 | 3,167 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 38m | $64,409 – $99,163 | $101K – $140K | $116K – $179K | $20,447 | 4,181 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 51m | $104K – $186K | $164K – $261K | $185K – $326K | $36,186 | 8,308 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 Washington, D.C.–Aruba non-stop
Washington, D.C.: where you’d land
- Manassas Regional Airport KHEF
Business-aviation airport · 6,200 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h - Washington Dulles International Airport KIAD
Major hub · 11,501 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport KDCA
Major hub · 7,169 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs
Aruba: where you’d land
- Queen Beatrix International Airport TNCA
Major hub · 9,000 ft runway · 15 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) | 5 h | 2,212 kg | $10,733 |
| Airline, economy | 7.4 h | 303 kg | Typically $364–$909 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.9 h | 1213 kg | Typically $1,516–$3,638 |
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.