Private jet cost
Washington, D.C. → Cancún
A private flight from Washington, D.C. to Cancún covers 1,180 nautical miles (2,185 km) and takes about 3h 07m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $20,857 – $30,287 one-way — about $6,393 per seat.
1,180 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 07m
Flight time (light jet)
4.1h vs 6.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,116 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 218 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 | 5h 16m | $21,686 – $31,902 | $34,194 – $45,120 | $39,994 – $57,720 | $6,699 | 756 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 14m | $20,464 – $29,030 | $32,406 – $41,282 | $38,606 – $54,682 | $6,187 | 811 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 07m | $20,857 – $30,287 | $32,779 – $42,706 | $40,279 – $59,706 | $6,393 | 1,116 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 59m | $26,813 – $38,901 | $42,174 – $54,898 | $51,174 – $75,898 | $8,214 | 1,640 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 52m | $32,380 – $46,936 | $50,969 – $66,291 | $61,469 – $91,291 | $9,915 | 1,919 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 49m | $40,674 – $62,421 | $64,190 – $88,270 | $76,690 – $120K | $12,887 | 2,353 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 42m | $49,858 – $76,171 | $78,781 – $108K | $93,781 – $147K | $15,754 | 3,109 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 52m | $80,711 – $142K | $128K – $202K | $149K – $267K | $27,878 | 6,168 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.–Cancún 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
Cancún: where you’d land
- Cancún International Airport MMUN
Major hub · 11,483 ft runway · 25 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) | 4.1 h | 1,116 kg | $6,393 |
| Airline, economy | 6.4 h | 218 kg | Typically $262–$655 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.9 h | 874 kg | Typically $1,092–$2,622 |
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.