Fly private between Lima and San Jose from US$48,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
We fly Lima (LIM) ⇄ San Jose (SJO) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Lima and San Jose lie approximately 2,570 km apart (1,597 mi / 1,388 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Lima–San Jose spans US$48,500 – US$126,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 37m | 3h 15m – 3h 59m | US$48,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 21m | 3h 01m – 3h 41m | US$66,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 37m | US$48,500 – US$68,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 34m | US$53,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 25m | US$58,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 21m | US$66,500 – US$93,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 21m | US$73,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 25m | US$80,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Lima, Peru: Jorge Chávez International Airport.
San Jose, Costa Rica: Juan Santamaría International Airport and Tobías Bolaños International Airport.
| Jorge Chávez International Airport | Juan Santamaría International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | SPJC / LIM | MROC / SJO |
| Longest hard runway | 11,506 ft | 9,882 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 113 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 6,682 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,033 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 6,982 ft spare |
2,410 km 803 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,382 ft spare |
3,700 km 487 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,604 ft spare |
3,650 km 437 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,682 ft spare |
3,900 km 687 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,306 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,387 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 4,952 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,713 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 4,982 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,187 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,190 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,007 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,442 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,187 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,582 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,587 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,092 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,187 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,882 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,047 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,082 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,899 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,882 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,747 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,082 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,732 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Tobías Bolaños International Airport (5,138 ft, 9 km) · Chacarita Airport (4,921 ft, 62 km) · Guapiles Airport (3,609 ft, 51 km) · Quepos Managua Airport (3,609 ft, 62 km)
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Lima–San Jose sector leaves when you do.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Lima and San Jose.
See the guide range — US$48,500 – US$126,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
The Lima to San Jose route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$48,500 – US$126,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 3h 37m gate to gate over 2,570 km (1,597 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Lima–San Jose 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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