Private jet from West Palm Beach to San José
We have seen 1 empty legs from West Palm Beach to San José, from US$ 24,890. A full charter is estimated at US$ 19,800–39,600. 1,029 nm, about 2h38 in the air.
- Distance
- 1,029 nm
- Flight time
- 2h38
- Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
- US$ 24,890
- One-way charter, super-midsize jet
- US$ 39,600
Published flights
No empty legs are published on this route right now. Leave your contact and we will tell you when one appears, or request a full charter.
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 24,890
- Median price
- US$ 24,890
- Latest flight
- 16 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 16 Oct 2026 | Cessna Citation X | 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
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 3h26 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 12,300–US$ 24,600 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 2h51 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 13,700–US$ 27,400 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 2h44 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 16,400–US$ 32,800 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 2h38 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 19,800–US$ 39,600 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 24,890, against US$ 39,600 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 37% 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 West Palm Beach
- President Donald J. Trump International Airport DJT0 km from the centre
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL68 km from the centre
- Boca Raton Airport BCT34 km from the centre
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport FXE55 km from the centre
- Palm Beach County Park Airport LNA10 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 West Palm Beach to San José?
A full charter runs about US$ 19,800–39,600 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 24,890, with a median of US$ 24,890.
How long is the flight from West Palm Beach to San José?
It is 1,029 nautical miles (1,906 km): about 2h38 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly West Palm Beach → San José?
Non-stop: 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 West Palm Beach to San José right now?
Not right now. Leave your contact and we will tell you when an empty leg appears on this route, or request a full charter.
Which airports do the flights use?
In West Palm Beach: President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT), Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Boca Raton Airport (BCT). 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 West Palm Beach?
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.