Private charter between Panama City and San Pedro Sula starts at US$13,000 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Panama City (PTY) ⇄ San Pedro Sula (SAP) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Panama City and San Pedro Sula is about 1,168 km (726 miles), or 630 nautical miles.
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Expect US$13,000 – US$38,000 for a one-way charter between Panama City and San Pedro Sula, 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. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 52m | 1h 41m – 2h 03m | US$27,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 52m | US$27,000 – US$38,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 51m | US$29,500 – US$42,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 46m | US$32,500 – US$45,500 | 8-10 |
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.
Jet charter costs between Panama City and San Pedro Sula are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book. 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:
Panama City, Panama: Tocumen International Airport, Panamá Pacífico International Airport, Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport and Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport.
San Pedro Sula, Honduras: Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport.
| Tocumen International Airport | Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | MPTO / PTY | MHLM / SAP |
| Longest hard runway | 10,006 ft | 9,203 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 135 ft | 91 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Panama City to San Pedro Sula can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Tocumen International Airport has 10,006 ft and Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport 9,203 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. At 1,168 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Pilatus PC-12 NGX at 1,800 km.
Alternates within range: Panamá Pacífico International Airport (8,500 ft, 29 km) · Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (5,906 ft, 22 km) · Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (8,858 ft, 62 km) · Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport (3,907 ft, 21 km) · Tela Airport (4,415 ft, 60 km) · Coratsa Heliport · Publigraficos Heliport · Ficohsa Heliport
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Panama City–San Pedro Sula quote requests within 60 minutes.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Panama City–San Pedro Sula sector leaves when you do.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Demand on Panama City–San Pedro Sula comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$13,000 – US$38,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 52m gate to gate across the 1,168 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Panama City–San Pedro Sula 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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