Charter Sacramento to San Diego privately from US$10,000, about 1h 28m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Sacramento (MCC) to San Diego (SAN), and from San Diego (SAN) back to Sacramento (MCC).
As the crow flies, Sacramento to San Diego is roughly 761 kilometres — 473 miles, or 411 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Sacramento to San Diego (and San Diego to Sacramento) ranges from US$10,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$28,000 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 28m | 1h 19m – 1h 37m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 23m | 1h 15m – 1h 31m | US$14,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 28m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 26m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 24m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 23m | US$14,000 – US$19,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 21m | US$15,500 – US$21,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 18m | US$17,000 – US$23,500 | 6-8 |
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 Sacramento–San Diego 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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Sacramento, United States: McClellan Airfield, Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento Mather Airport, Sacramento Executive Airport, Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters Airport and Yuba County Airport.
San Diego, United States: San Diego International Airport, Brown Field Municipal Airport, General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport, Gillespie Field and Ramona Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Sacramento: Sacramento (MHR, MCC, SAC, SMF), Davis/Woodland/Winters (KDWA); San Diego: San Diego (MYF, SAN, SDM), San Diego/El Cajon (SEE), Ramona (KRNM).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 14:00 UTC.
San Diego→Sacramento runs about 13 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento → San Diego | 73 | 82 min | 64 min | Pilatus PC-12 (18), Raytheon Premier 1 (8), Socata TBM-900/910/930/940 (6), Cessna Citation XLS (6) |
| San Diego → Sacramento | 35 | 95 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (12), Cessna Citation XLS (4), Beech Super King Air (3), Socata TBM-900/910/930/940 (3) |
108 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| McClellan Airfield | San Diego International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMCC / MCC | KSAN / SAN |
| Longest hard runway | 10,599 ft | 9,401 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 77 ft | 17 ft |
| Distance from city | 17 km | in the city |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Sacramento to San Diego can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. McClellan Airfield has 10,599 ft and San Diego International Airport 9,401 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. The leg is 761 km.
Alternates within range: Sacramento International Airport (8,605 ft, 0 km) · Sacramento Mather Airport (11,301 ft, 30 km) · Sacramento Executive Airport (5,503 ft, 22 km) · Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters Airport (6,000 ft, 26 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)
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Choose your wheels-up time — Sacramento–San Diego runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Sacramento–San Diego is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$28,000 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 28m gate to gate over 761 km (473 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Sacramento–San Diego 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.
Of course: San Diego to Sacramento runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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