Fly private between Mexico City and San Diego from US$31,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Mexico City (MEX) to San Diego (SAN) and San Diego to Mexico City — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Mexico City to San Diego is roughly 2,330 kilometres — 1,448 miles, or 1,258 nautical miles.
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Expect US$31,500 – US$87,000 for a one-way charter between Mexico City and San Diego, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 19m | 2h 59m – 3h 39m | US$45,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 05m | 2h 47m – 3h 24m | US$62,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 19m | US$45,000 – US$63,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 17m | US$49,500 – US$69,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 08m | US$54,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 05m | US$62,000 – US$87,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 05m | US$68,000 – US$95,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 08m | US$74,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Mexico City–San Diego charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs across the regions you cross, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Mexico City, Mexico: Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport, Felipe Ángeles International Airport, Adolfo López Mateos International Airport and General Mariano Matamoros International Airport.
San Diego, United States: San Diego International Airport, Brown Field Municipal Airport, General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport, Gillespie Field and Ramona Airport.
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | San Diego International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | MMMX / MEX | KSAN / SAN |
| Longest hard runway | 12,966 ft | 9,401 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 7,316 ft | 17 ft |
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is at 7,316 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 6,201 ft spare |
2,180 km 733 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 6,501 ft spare |
2,410 km 503 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 5,901 ft spare |
3,700 km 787 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,123 ft spare |
3,650 km 737 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,201 ft spare |
3,900 km 987 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 3,825 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,687 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 4,471 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,013 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 4,501 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,487 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 4,709 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,307 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 3,961 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,487 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,101 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,887 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 4,611 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,487 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,401 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,347 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 3,601 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,199 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,401 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,047 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 4,601 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,032 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Felipe Ángeles International Airport (14,764 ft, 35 km) · Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (13,780 ft, 53 km) · General Mariano Matamoros International Airport (9,180 ft, 70 km) · Jorge Jiménez Cantú National Airport (4,265 ft, 28 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)
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Choose your wheels-up time — Mexico City–San Diego runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
The Mexico City to San Diego route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$31,500 – US$87,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 3h 19m gate to gate across the 2,330 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Mexico City–San Diego charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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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