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Private jet from Tucson to San Diego

We have seen 1 empty legs from Tucson to San Diego, from US$ 8,784. A full charter is estimated at US$ 6,800–13,600. 319 nm, about 1h08 in the air.

Distance
319 nm
Flight time
1h08
Typical empty leg, midsize jet
US$ 8,784
One-way charter, midsize jet
US$ 13,600

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
1
Lowest price
US$ 8,784
Median price
US$ 8,784
Latest flight
18 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

18 Oct 2026 Learjet 60 US$ 8,784

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 1h32 US$ 2,800 US$ 4,300–US$ 8,600
Very light jet, 4 seats 1h20 US$ 3,600 US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600
Light jet, 7 seats 1h10 US$ 4,800 US$ 5,600–US$ 11,200
Midsize jet, 8 seats 1h08 US$ 6,000 US$ 6,800–US$ 13,600

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 8,784, against US$ 13,600 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 35% 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 Tucson

Airports in San Diego

Questions

How much is a private jet from Tucson to San Diego?

A full charter runs about US$ 6,800–13,600 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 8,784, with a median of US$ 8,784.

How long is the flight from Tucson to San Diego?

It is 319 nautical miles (591 km): about 1h08 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Tucson → San Diego?

Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Learjet 60.

Are there empty legs from Tucson to San Diego right now?

Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 14,790. They are at the top of this page.

Which airports do the flights use?

In Tucson: Tucson International Airport (TUS), Marana Regional Airport (AVW), Pinal Airpark (MZJ). In San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN), General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ), Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, San Diego to Tucson?

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.