Private jet cost
Washington, D.C. → San Diego
A private flight from Washington, D.C. to San Diego covers 1,954 nautical miles (3,618 km) and takes about 4h 44m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $40,532 – $59,305 one-way — about $12,480 per seat.
1,954 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 44m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.7h vs 8.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,608 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 362 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 | 8h 02m | $31,747 – $47,132 | $49,672 – $66,127 | $55,472 – $78,727 | $9,860 | 1,152 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 05m | $33,285 – $47,336 | $52,592 – $67,152 | $58,792 – $80,552 | $10,078 | 1,355 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 42m | $37,524 – $54,343 | $59,113 – $76,818 | $66,613 – $93,818 | $11,483 | 2,046 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 44m | $40,532 – $59,305 | $63,281 – $83,041 | $72,281 – $104K | $12,480 | 2,608 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 33m | $48,783 – $71,331 | $76,205 – $99,940 | $86,705 – $125K | $15,014 | 3,046 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 27m | $61,009 – $94,654 | $95,476 – $133K | $108K – $165K | $19,458 | 3,732 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 17m | $74,497 – $115K | $117K – $162K | $132K – $201K | $23,700 | 4,923 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 33m | $120K – $215K | $189K – $303K | $210K – $368K | $41,947 | 9,791 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.–San Diego 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
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 (midsize jet) | 5.7 h | 2,608 kg | $12,480 |
| Airline, economy | 8.1 h | 362 kg | Typically $434–$1,085 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.6 h | 1447 kg | Typically $1,809–$4,342 |
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.