Charter Mesa to San Diego privately from US$10,000, about 1h 06m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Mesa (MSC) ⇄ San Diego (MYF) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Mesa and San Diego lie approximately 509 km apart (316 mi / 275 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Mesa–San Diego spans US$10,000 – US$15,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 06m | 59 min – 1h 13m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 19m | 1h 11m – 1h 27m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 06m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 04m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 03m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 03m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 01m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 59 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 19m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 15m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
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 at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Mesa, United States: Mesa Gateway Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Pegasus Airpark, Falcon Field, Scottsdale Airport and Phoenix Deer Valley Airport.
San Diego, United States: San Diego International Airport, Brown Field Municipal Airport, General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport, Gillespie Field and Ramona Airport.
Observed traffic makes this an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 20:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Mon is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa → San Diego | 159 | 57 min | 43 min | Pilatus PC-12 (40), Embraer Phenom 300 (18), Beech Super King Air (15), Cessna Citation Latitude (9) |
| San Diego → Mesa | 104 | 59 min | 43 min | Pilatus PC-12 (20), Cirrus Vision (16), Beech Super King Air (7), Gulfstream 4 (7) |
263 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
263 business-aviation flights were tracked between Mesa and San Diego from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 5 a week, on 176 separate days.
65% were jets and 35% turboprops. 159 flights set out from the Mesa side and 104 from the San Diego side.
Busiest full month: July 2026 (40 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Friday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Mesa | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) – 100 flights; Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) – 57 flights; Scottsdale Airport (SCF) – 57 flights; Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) – 30 flights |
| San Diego | Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF) – 134 flights; San Diego International Airport (SAN) – 72 flights; Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) – 36 flights; Gillespie Field (SEE) – 21 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Falcon Field | Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KFFZ / MSC | KMYF / MYF |
| Longest hard runway | 5,100 ft | 4,598 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,394 ft | 427 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,598 ft at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,098 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,163 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,598 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,063 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,398 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,543 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,698 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,773 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,598 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,263 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,098 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,343 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,398 ft spare |
1,480 km 843 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,098 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,063 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,320 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,013 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 398 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,263 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 978 ft short |
4,600 km 3,963 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 332 ft short |
5,926 km 5,289 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 302 ft short |
6,400 km 5,763 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 94 ft short |
7,220 km 6,583 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 842 ft short |
7,400 km 6,763 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 702 ft short |
7,800 km 7,163 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 192 ft short |
7,400 km 6,763 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,402 ft short |
14,260 km 13,623 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,202 ft short |
11,112 km 10,475 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,402 ft short |
12,960 km 12,323 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 202 ft short |
11,945 km 11,308 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (11,489 ft, 36 km) · Pegasus Airpark (5,124 ft, 12 km) · Falcon Field (5,100 ft, 18 km) · Scottsdale Airport (8,249 ft, 42 km) · 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)
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Demand on Mesa–San Diego 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$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 06m gate to gate across the 509 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Mesa–San Diego departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Mesa–San Diego charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: San Diego to Mesa runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 263 business-aviation flights between Mesa and San Diego – about 5 a week, flown on 176 different days. Friday was the busiest day of the week and July 2026 the busiest full month (40 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) – 100 flights; Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) – 57 flights; Scottsdale Airport (SCF) – 57 flights; Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) – 30 flights on the Mesa side, and Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF) – 134 flights; San Diego International Airport (SAN) – 72 flights; Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) – 36 flights; Gillespie Field (SEE) – 21 flights on the San Diego side.
65% of the tracked flights were jets and 35% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Pilatus PC-12.
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