24Oct
Sat
Cessna Citation CJ3 Light jet, 8 seats
US$ 6,090
whole aircraft
Private jet from Phoenix to Carlsbad
We have seen 3 empty legs from Phoenix to Carlsbad, from US$ 6,090. A full charter is estimated at US$ 9,500–19,000. 265 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 265 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, heavy jet
- US$ 13,690
- One-way charter, heavy jet
- US$ 19,000
Published flights
24Oct
Sat
Cessna Citation X Super-midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 8,890
whole aircraft
25Oct
Sun
Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650 Heavy jet, 9 seats
US$ 13,690
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 3
- Lowest price
- US$ 6,090
- Median price
- US$ 8,890
- 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 | 1h21 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 3,800–US$ 7,600 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h11 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 4,200–US$ 8,400 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h02 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 4,900–US$ 9,800 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h00 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 1h00 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 9,500–US$ 19,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 13,690, against US$ 19,000 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 28% 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 Phoenix
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX0 km from the centre
- Mesa Gateway Airport AZA36 km from the centre
- Scottsdale Airport SCF23 km from the centre
- Falcon Field MSC26 km from the centre
- Phoenix Deer Valley Airport DVT29 km from the centre
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
Questions
How much is a private jet from Phoenix to Carlsbad?
A full charter runs about US$ 9,500–19,000 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 6,090, with a median of US$ 8,890.
How long is the flight from Phoenix to Carlsbad?
It is 265 nautical miles (491 km): about 1h00 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Phoenix → Carlsbad?
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 CJ3, Cessna Citation X.
Are there empty legs from Phoenix to Carlsbad right now?
Yes, 3 listed now, from US$ 6,090. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Phoenix: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), Scottsdale Airport (SCF). In Carlsbad: San Diego International Airport (SAN), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), Oceanside Municipal Airport (OCN). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Carlsbad to Phoenix?
The return route has its own page, with 2 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.