Charter route · West Coast
Phoenix → San Diego
KPHX → KCRQ · 265 nm · 1h 01m typical block · $7,000–$10,000 light jet
265 nm
Distance
1h 01m
Block time (light jet)
$7,000–$10,000
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The Phoenix–San Diego run covers 265 nautical miles, typically flown on a light jet in about 1h 01m block time from KPHX to KCRQ.
San Diego peaks Year-round — strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KCRQ tighten around holidays and major events.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 1h 20m | $4,000–$5,500 |
| Light JetTypical | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 01m | $7,000–$10,000 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 0h 60m | $10,000–$14,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 0h 58m | $11,500–$16,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 0h 57m | $16,000–$22,500 |
Estimates only — class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
Airport options
Phoenix, AZ
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPrimaryKPHX
- Scottsdale AirportKSDL
- Phoenix Deer Valley AirportKDVT
Nearby alternates
Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first — often the sharpest quotes.
Based near Phoenix
04 / Answers
Phoenix to San Diego: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Phoenix to San Diego?
The trip covers about 265 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 01m block time on a light jet — a light jet runs about 1h 01m, a heavy jet about 0h 57m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Phoenix to San Diego cost?
One-way estimates run $7,000–$10,000 on a light jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $4,000 (turboprop) to $22,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Phoenix and San Diego?
Departures typically use KPHX, KSDL, KDVT; arrivals use KCRQ, KMYF, KSAN. When KCRQ is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KNFG, KNKX, KNZY, KSDM.
What size aircraft is right for Phoenix to San Diego?
At 265 nm, most charters book a light jet (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300, 4–7 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Phoenix to San Diego?
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up — they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.