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Private jet from San José to Miami

We have seen 4 empty legs from San José to Miami, from US$ 6,790. A full charter is estimated at US$ 18,900–37,800. 975 nm, about 2h31 in the air.

Distance
975 nm
Flight time
2h31
Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
US$ 6,790
One-way charter, super-midsize jet
US$ 37,800

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
4
Lowest price
US$ 6,790
Median price
US$ 17,090
Latest flight
14 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

14 Oct 2026 Bombardier Challenger 300 US$ 24,890

Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.

What a full charter costs

ClassTimeHourCharter
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
Super-midsize jet, 9 seats 2h31 US$ 7,500 US$ 18,900–US$ 37,800

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 6,790, against US$ 37,800 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 82% 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 San José

Airports in Miami

Questions

How much is a private jet from San José to Miami?

A full charter runs about US$ 18,900–37,800 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 6,790, with a median of US$ 17,090.

How long is the flight from San José to Miami?

It is 975 nautical miles (1,806 km): about 2h31 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly San José → Miami?

Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Challenger 300, Cessna Citation CJ4, Cessna Citation Sovereign, Dassault Falcon 2000.

Are there empty legs from San José to Miami right now?

Yes, 3 listed now, from US$ 6,790. They are at the top of this page.

Which airports do the flights use?

In San José: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), Guapiles Airport (GPL). In Miami: Miami International Airport (MIA), Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Miami to San José?

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.