23Oct
Fri
Cessna Citation CJ2 Light jet, 8 seats
US$ 16,890
whole aircraft
Private jet from Carlsbad to Seattle
We have seen 2 empty legs from Carlsbad to Seattle, from US$ 10,490. A full charter is estimated at US$ 12,100–24,200. 890 nm, about 2h31 in the air.
- Distance
- 890 nm
- Flight time
- 2h31
- Typical empty leg, light jet
- US$ 16,890
- One-way charter, light jet
- US$ 24,200
Published flights
23Nov
Mon
Pilatus PC-12 Turboprop, 8 seats
US$ 10,490
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 10,490
- Median price
- US$ 10,490
- Latest flight
- —
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 | 3h35 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 10,000–US$ 20,000 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 3h01 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 10,900–US$ 21,800 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 2h31 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 12,100–US$ 24,200 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 2h25 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 14,500–US$ 29,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 16,890, against US$ 24,200 for a full charter on a light jet: about 30% 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 Seattle
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport SEA0 km from the centre
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field BFI9 km from the centre
- Tacoma Narrows Airport TIW28 km from the centre
- Bremerton National Airport PWT35 km from the centre
- Seattle Paine Field International Airport PAE51 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Carlsbad to Seattle?
A full charter runs about US$ 12,100–24,200 on a light jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 10,490, with a median of US$ 10,490.
How long is the flight from Carlsbad to Seattle?
It is 890 nautical miles (1,648 km): about 2h31 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Carlsbad → Seattle?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation CJ2, Pilatus PC-12.
Are there empty legs from Carlsbad to Seattle right now?
Yes, 2 listed now, from US$ 10,490. 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 Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI), Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Seattle to Carlsbad?
The return route has its own page, with 1 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.