Fly private between San Diego and San Jose from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (NUQ), and from San Jose (NUQ) back to San Diego (SAN).
San Diego and San Jose lie approximately 683 km apart (424 mi / 369 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for San Diego–San Jose spans US$10,000 – US$26,000: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 20m | 1h 12m – 1h 28m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 16m | 1h 08m – 1h 24m | US$12,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 20m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 18m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 16m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 16m | US$12,500 – US$17,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 14m | US$14,000 – US$19,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 11m | US$15,000 – US$21,000 | 6-8 |
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.
On San Diego–San Jose, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
San Diego, United States: San Diego International Airport, Brown Field Municipal Airport, General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport, Gillespie Field and Ramona Airport.
San Jose, United States: Moffett Federal Airfield, Mineta San Jose International Airport, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Hayward Executive Airport and Livermore Municipal Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — San Diego: San Diego (MYF, SDM, SAN), San Diego/El Cajon (SEE); San Jose: San Jose (SJC), Mountain View (NUQ), Livermore (LVK).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 19:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Tue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego → San Jose | 43 | 65 min | 54 min | Bombardier Challenger 350 (6), Cessna Citation CJ4 (6), Embraer Phenom 300 (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
| San Jose → San Diego | 174 | 64 min | — | Cessna Citation Longitude (21), Embraer Phenom 300 (19), Bombardier Challenger 350 (17), Cessna Citation Latitude (12) |
217 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| San Diego International Airport | Moffett Federal Airfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KSAN / SAN | KNUQ / NUQ |
| Longest hard runway | 9,401 ft | 9,197 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 17 ft | 32 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 12 km |
All 21 aircraft we quote for San Diego to San Jose can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. San Diego International Airport has 9,401 ft and Moffett Federal Airfield 9,197 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 683 km.
Alternates within range: 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) · Mineta San Jose International Airport (11,000 ft, 0 km) · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (10,520 ft, 47 km) · San Francisco International Airport (11,870 ft, 49 km) · Hayward Executive Airport (5,694 ft, 37 km)
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
See the guide range — US$10,000 – US$26,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
The San Diego to San Jose route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$26,000 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 20m gate to gate across the 683 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute San Diego–San Jose charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our San Diego–San Jose charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: San Jose to San Diego runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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