Fly private between Lihue and San Jose from US$66,500 for a super midsize jet (Challenger 350). Get an instant quote.
We fly Lihue (LIH) ⇄ San Jose (NUQ) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Lihue and San Jose is about 3,956 km (2,458 miles), or 2,136 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Lihue to San Jose (and San Jose to Lihue) ranges from US$66,500 for a super midsize jet like the Challenger 350, up to US$174,500 for a heavy jet such as the Challenger 605. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. 12-16 seats and 7,400 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 57m | 4h 27m – 5h 27m | US$92,000 | 9-12 |
| Heavy Jet | 4h 57m | 4h 27m – 5h 27m | US$124,500 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 4h 57m | US$92,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 4h 57m | US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 5h 04m | US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 4h 57m | US$124,500 – US$174,500 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 4h 48m | US$137,000 – US$192,000 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 4h 48m | US$149,500 – US$200,000 | 13-16 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Every Lihue–San Jose quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Lihue, United States: Lihue Airport and Barking Sands Airport.
San Jose, United States: Moffett Federal Airfield, Mineta San Jose International Airport, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Hayward Executive Airport and Livermore Municipal Airport.
| Lihue Airport | Moffett Federal Airfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | PHLI / LIH | KNUQ / NUQ |
| Longest hard runway | 6,500 ft | 9,197 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 153 ft | 32 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 12 km |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 3,000 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,245 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,222 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,295 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,300 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,045 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 924 ft spare |
4,600 km 345 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,570 ft spare |
5,926 km 981 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,600 ft spare |
6,400 km 1,455 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,808 ft spare |
7,220 km 2,275 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,060 ft spare |
7,400 km 2,455 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,200 ft spare |
7,800 km 2,855 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,710 ft spare |
7,400 km 2,455 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 500 ft spare |
14,260 km 9,315 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 700 ft spare |
11,112 km 6,167 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 500 ft spare |
12,960 km 8,015 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,700 ft spare |
11,945 km 7,000 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
2 further aircraft are omitted: they would need more than one fuel stop over 3,956 km.
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 · Mineta San Jose International Airport (11,000 ft, 0 km) · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (10,520 ft, 47 km) · San Francisco International Airport (11,870 ft, 49 km) · Hayward Executive Airport (5,694 ft, 37 km)
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Lihue to San Jose.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Our team responds to Lihue–San Jose quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
Demand on Lihue–San Jose comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$66,500 – US$174,500 one-way — from a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 4h 57m gate to gate across the 3,956 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Super Midsize Jet, Heavy Jet. We lead with a super midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Lihue–San Jose charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Lihue–San Jose charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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