24Oct
Sat
Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650 Heavy jet, 9 seats
US$ 20,990
whole aircraft
Private jet from Carlsbad to San José del Cabo
We have seen 5 empty legs from Carlsbad to San José del Cabo, from US$ 8,290. A full charter is estimated at US$ 18,400–36,800. 720 nm, about 1h56 in the air.
- Distance
- 720 nm
- Flight time
- 1h56
- Typical empty leg, heavy jet
- US$ 12,090
- One-way charter, heavy jet
- US$ 36,800
Published flights
28Oct
Wed
Cessna Citation X Super-midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 14,490
whole aircraft
7Nov
Sat
Cessna Citation X Super-midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 14,490
whole aircraft
15Nov
Sun
Pilatus PC-12 Turboprop, 8 seats
US$ 8,290
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 5
- Lowest price
- US$ 8,290
- Median price
- US$ 14,490
- Latest flight
- 14 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 14 Oct 2026 | Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650 | US$ 12,090 |
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 2h58 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 8,300–US$ 16,600 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 2h31 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 9,100–US$ 18,200 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 2h07 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 10,100–US$ 20,200 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 2h02 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 12,200–US$ 24,400 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 1h56 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 18,400–US$ 36,800 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 12,090, against US$ 36,800 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 67% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Carlsbad
- San Diego International Airport SAN45 km from the centre
- McClellan-Palomar Airport CLD0 km from the centre
- Oceanside Municipal Airport OCN12 km from the centre
- Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport KNFG20 km from the centre
- Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field NKX32 km from the centre
Airports in San José del Cabo
- Los Cabos International Airport SJD0 km from the centre
- Cabo San Lucas International Airport CSW32 km from the centre
- Punta Colorada Airport PCO51 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Carlsbad to San José del Cabo?
A full charter runs about US$ 18,400–36,800 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 8,290, with a median of US$ 14,490.
How long is the flight from Carlsbad to San José del Cabo?
It is 720 nautical miles (1,333 km): about 1h56 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Carlsbad → San José del Cabo?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650, Cessna Citation X, Pilatus PC-12.
Are there empty legs from Carlsbad to San José del Cabo right now?
Yes, 4 listed now, from US$ 8,290. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Carlsbad: San Diego International Airport (SAN), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), Oceanside Municipal Airport (OCN). In San José del Cabo: Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSW), Punta Colorada Airport (PCO). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, San José del Cabo to Carlsbad?
The return route has its own page, with 7 empty legs seen. Asking for a round trip in one request is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.