Private jet cost
Washington, D.C. → Scottsdale
A private flight from Washington, D.C. to Scottsdale covers 1,687 nautical miles (3,125 km) and takes about 4h 08m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $35,812 – $52,284 one-way — about $11,012 per seat.
1,687 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 08m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.1h vs 7.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,275 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 312 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 | 7h 05m | $28,285 – $41,892 | $44,347 – $58,899 | $50,147 – $71,499 | $8,772 | 1,016 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 37m | $26,171 – $37,385 | $41,186 – $52,807 | $47,386 – $66,207 | $7,945 | 1,074 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 04m | $33,815 – $48,827 | $53,407 – $69,210 | $60,907 – $86,210 | $10,330 | 1,819 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 08m | $35,812 – $52,284 | $56,018 – $73,358 | $65,018 – $94,358 | $11,012 | 2,275 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 58m | $43,139 – $62,938 | $67,522 – $88,363 | $78,022 – $113K | $13,260 | 2,658 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 53m | $54,013 – $83,564 | $84,712 – $117K | $97,212 – $149K | $17,197 | 3,257 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 45m | $66,019 – $102K | $104K – $143K | $119K – $182K | $20,966 | 4,299 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 58m | $107K – $190K | $168K – $268K | $189K – $333K | $37,106 | 8,544 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.–Scottsdale 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
Scottsdale: where you’d land
- Scottsdale Airport KSDL
Business-aviation airport · 8,249 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport KPHX
Major hub · 11,489 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 (midsize jet) | 5.1 h | 2,275 kg | $11,012 |
| Airline, economy | 7.5 h | 312 kg | Typically $375–$937 |
| Airline, first / business | 7 h | 1250 kg | Typically $1,562–$3,750 |
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.