30Dec
Wed
Cessna Citation X Super-midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 8,890
whole aircraft
Private jet from South Lake Tahoe to Carlsbad
We have seen 1 empty legs from South Lake Tahoe to Carlsbad, from US$ 8,890. A full charter is estimated at US$ 9,000–18,000. 370 nm, about 1h12 in the air.
- Distance
- 370 nm
- Flight time
- 1h12
- Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
- US$ 8,890
- One-way charter, super-midsize jet
- US$ 18,000
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 8,890
- 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 | 1h43 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h29 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 5,400–US$ 10,800 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h17 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 6,100–US$ 12,200 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h14 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 7,400–US$ 14,800 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 1h12 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 9,000–US$ 18,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 8,890, against US$ 18,000 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 51% 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 South Lake Tahoe
- Reno Tahoe International Airport RNO70 km from the centre
- Lake Tahoe Airport TVL0 km from the centre
- Carson Airport CSN40 km from the centre
- Truckee Tahoe Airport TKF49 km from the centre
- Minden-Tahoe Airport MEV24 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 South Lake Tahoe to Carlsbad?
A full charter runs about US$ 9,000–18,000 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 8,890, with a median of US$ 8,890.
How long is the flight from South Lake Tahoe to Carlsbad?
It is 370 nautical miles (685 km): about 1h12 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly South Lake Tahoe → Carlsbad?
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: Cessna Citation X.
Are there empty legs from South Lake Tahoe to Carlsbad right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 8,890. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In South Lake Tahoe: Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL), Carson Airport (CSN). 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 South Lake Tahoe?
Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it 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.