Charter Lihue to San Diego privately from US$97,000, about 5h 21m in the air. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Lihue (LIH) ⇄ San Diego (SAN) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Lihue and San Diego is about 4,300 km (2,672 miles), or 2,322 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Lihue–San Diego spans US$97,000 – US$238,000: from a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the entry level to a heavy jet (Challenger 605) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. It seats 12-16 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Midsize Jet · rec. | 5h 21m | 4h 49m – 5h 53m | US$97,000 | 9-12 |
| Heavy Jet | 5h 21m | 4h 49m – 5h 53m | US$132,000 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 5h 21m | US$97,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 5h 21m | US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 5h 28m | US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 5h 21m | US$132,000 – US$185,000 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 5h 11m | US$145,000 – US$200,000 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 5h 11m | US$158,500 – US$200,000 | 13-16 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
On Lihue–San Diego, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Lihue, United States: Lihue Airport and Barking Sands Airport.
San Diego, United States: San Diego International Airport, Brown Field Municipal Airport, General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport, Gillespie Field and Ramona Airport.
| Lihue Airport | San Diego International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | PHLI / LIH | KSAN / SAN |
| Longest hard runway | 6,500 ft | 9,401 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 153 ft | 17 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Barking Sands Airport (6,002 ft, 46 km) · Princeville Airport (3,560 ft, 28 km) · Port Allen Airport (2,450 ft, 29 km) · Manawaiopuna Falls (Island Helicopters) Helipad · Brown Field Municipal Airport (7,972 ft, 27 km) · General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (9,711 ft, 30 km) · Gillespie Field (5,342 ft, 23 km) · Ramona Airport (5,001 ft, 43 km)
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
We publish the price band (US$97,000 – US$238,000) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Lihue to San Diego.
Lihue–San Diego is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$97,000 – US$238,000 one-way — from a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 5h 21m in the air over 4,300 km (2,672 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Super Midsize Jet, Heavy Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a super midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Lihue–San Diego departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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