Private jet cost
Washington, D.C. → Vancouver
A private flight from Washington, D.C. to Vancouver covers 2,031 nautical miles (3,762 km) and takes about 4h 55m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $41,911 – $61,354 one-way — about $12,908 per seat.
2,031 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 55m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.9h vs 8.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,706 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 376 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 18m | $32,758 – $48,662 | $51,227 – $68,237 | $57,027 – $80,837 | $10,178 | 1,192 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 17m | $34,159 – $48,615 | $53,937 – $68,918 | $60,137 – $82,318 | $10,347 | 1,395 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 53m | $38,607 – $55,953 | $60,779 – $79,039 | $68,279 – $96,039 | $11,820 | 2,113 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 55m | $41,911 – $61,354 | $65,401 – $85,868 | $74,401 – $107K | $12,908 | 2,706 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 43m | $50,431 – $73,782 | $78,740 – $103K | $89,240 – $128K | $15,527 | 3,159 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 37m | $63,053 – $97,892 | $98,619 – $137K | $111K – $169K | $20,118 | 3,870 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 27m | $76,972 – $119K | $120K – $167K | $135K – $206K | $24,499 | 5,105 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 43m | $124K – $223K | $195K – $313K | $216K – $378K | $43,360 | 10,155 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.–Vancouver 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
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
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (midsize jet) | 5.9 h | 2,706 kg | $12,908 |
| Airline, economy | 8.2 h | 376 kg | Typically $451–$1,129 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.7 h | 1505 kg | Typically $1,881–$4,515 |
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.