Private charter between San Diego and Seattle starts at US$24,500 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from San Diego (SAN) to Seattle (SEA), and from Seattle (SEA) back to San Diego (SAN).
As the crow flies, San Diego to Seattle is roughly 1,692 kilometres — 1,051 miles, or 914 nautical miles.
From US$24,500 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for San Diego–Seattle spans US$24,500 – US$68,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 31m | 2h 16m – 2h 46m | US$35,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 21m | 2h 07m – 2h 35m | US$48,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 31m | US$35,500 – US$49,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 29m | US$39,000 – US$54,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 23m | US$42,500 – US$59,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 21m | US$48,500 – US$68,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 21m | US$53,500 – US$75,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 23m | US$58,000 – US$81,500 | 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 San Diego–Seattle charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
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.
Seattle, United States: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, King County International Airport - Boeing Field, Renton Municipal Airport, Bremerton National Airport, Seattle Paine Field International Airport and Tacoma Narrows Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — San Diego: San Diego (MYF, SDM, SAN), San Diego/El Cajon (SEE); Seattle: Seattle (BFI, SEA), Everett (PAE).
Observed traffic points to a weekday route with afternoon departures, on the departures logged so far.
San Diego→Seattle runs about 6 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego → Seattle | 7 | 149 min | 128 min | Dassault Falcon 50 (2) |
| Seattle → San Diego | 18 | 143 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (5), Dassault Falcon 50 (3), Cessna Citation XLS (2) |
25 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| San Diego International Airport | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KSAN / SAN | KSEA / SEA |
| Longest hard runway | 9,401 ft | 11,901 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Porous friction course |
| Field elevation | 17 ft | 433 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for San Diego to Seattle can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. San Diego International Airport has 9,401 ft and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport 11,901 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 1,692 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 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) · King County International Airport - Boeing Field (10,007 ft, 9 km) · Renton Municipal Airport (5,382 ft, 9 km) · Bremerton National Airport (6,000 ft, 35 km) · Seattle Paine Field International Airport (9,010 ft, 51 km)
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Our team responds to San Diego–Seattle quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between San Diego and Seattle is built around your itinerary.
Demand on San Diego–Seattle comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$24,500 – US$68,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 2h 31m gate to gate across the 1,692 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super 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 San Diego–Seattle departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our San Diego–Seattle charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Seattle to San Diego runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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