13Nov
Fri
Dassault Falcon 2000 Heavy jet, 8 seats
US$ 24,690
whole aircraft
Private jet from Miami to San José
We have seen 2 empty legs from Miami to San José, from US$ 6,790. A full charter is estimated at US$ 23,500–47,000. 975 nm, about 2h28 in the air.
- Distance
- 975 nm
- Flight time
- 2h28
- Typical empty leg, heavy jet
- US$ 24,690
- One-way charter, heavy jet
- US$ 47,000
Published flights
28Nov
Sat
Cessna Citation Sovereign Super-midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 6,790
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 6,790
- Median price
- US$ 6,790
- 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 | 3h53 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 10,900–US$ 21,800 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 3h16 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 11,800–US$ 23,600 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 2h43 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 13,100–US$ 26,200 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 2h37 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 15,700–US$ 31,400 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 2h28 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 23,500–US$ 47,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 24,690, against US$ 47,000 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 47% 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 Miami
- Miami International Airport MIA0 km from the centre
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL34 km from the centre
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport OPF12 km from the centre
- Miami Executive Airport TMB22 km from the centre
- North Perry Airport HWO23 km from the centre
Airports in San José
- Juan Santamaría International Airport SJO0 km from the centre
- Tobías Bolaños International Airport SYQ9 km from the centre
- Guapiles Airport GPL51 km from the centre
- Quepos Managua Airport XQP62 km from the centre
- La Fortuna Arenal Airport FON67 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Miami to San José?
A full charter runs about US$ 23,500–47,000 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 6,790, with a median of US$ 6,790.
How long is the flight from Miami to San José?
It is 975 nautical miles (1,806 km): about 2h28 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Miami → San José?
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: Cessna Citation Sovereign, Dassault Falcon 2000.
Are there empty legs from Miami to San José right now?
Yes, 2 listed now, from US$ 6,790. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Miami: Miami International Airport (MIA), Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF). In San José: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), Guapiles Airport (GPL). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, San José to Miami?
The return route has its own page, with 4 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.