Private Jet San Antonio to Nassau
Private jet San Antonio to Nassau charter covers 1,149 nautical miles. A midsize jet makes the nonstop run in roughly 3 hours 3 minutes. This page covers aircraft, airports, timing, and what moves the price.
Private jet pricing San Antonio to Nassau by aircraft
A private jet flying San Antonio to Nassau covers 1,149 nautical miles on a midsize jet in 3h 03m, with a one-way estimate of $16,000–$23,500.The numbers below are planning estimates from the charter market, not quotes, and they will move with aircraft availability, crew duty limits, and how far out you book. Compare the nonstop options first, because a fuel stop adds real time on a 1,149 nm leg. Prices are one-way for the whole aircraft, not per seat.
| Aircraft class | Flight time | One-way estimate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 4h 19m | $9,500–$15,000 | Nonstop |
| Light jet | 3h 51m | $14,500–$22,500 | Fuel stop likely |
| Midsize jet | 3h 03m | $16,000–$23,500 | Best fit |
| Super-midsize jet | 2h 52m | $20,500–$28,500 | Nonstop |
| Heavy jet | 2h 52m | $27,000–$41,500 | Nonstop |
Ballparks by aircraft, not by seat, prior to federal excise tax and segment fees. Duration covers taxi, climb and descent.
Why a midsize jet fits this trip
A midsize jet keeps the San Antonio to Nassau leg nonstop and holds the price band at $16,000 to $23,500. The 1,149 nautical mile distance sits inside the nonstop range of both the Hawker 800XP and the Citation XLS+, and each seats eight with usable baggage space. Light jets cannot make the run nonstop, so they lose the time advantage.
A light jet saves nothing on this Nassau route and costs you a fuel stop, since it cannot make the run nonstop. A super-midsize or heavy jet buys a shorter cabin ride and more stand-up room, at roughly $20,500 to $28,500 and $27,000 to $41,500. A turboprop is the cheapest option at about $9,500 to $15,000 and does go nonstop, but you trade speed for it.
If you are traveling with a full party and luggage for a week in the Bahamas, then a midsize or larger keeps the trip nonstop without chasing baggage limits. The Hawker 800XP carries 50 cu ft of baggage, and the Citation XLS+ carries 90 cu ft, so pack accordingly.
Hawker 800XP
- 8 seats
- 447 kt cruise
- 2,540 nm range
5 ft 9 in tall, 21 ft 4 in long cabin. 50 cu ft baggage.
Cessna Citation XLS+
- 8 seats
- 441 kt cruise
- 2,100 nm range
5 ft 8 in tall, 18 ft 6 in long cabin. 90 cu ft baggage.
Leaving San Antonio
San Antonio International is the usual departure point, with an 8,505 ft runway and the terminal infrastructure for customs paperwork. Stinson Municipal and Castroville are smaller fields that can work for some aircraft, but the long runway at SAT is the safer bet for a fueled-up jet headed over water.
Your operator will want passport details early, because this is an international leg and the manifest has to be filed before departure. Plan to arrive with time for that paperwork rather than sprinting to the ramp.
Arriving in Nassau
Lynden Pindling International is the entry point, and its 11,353 ft runway handles everything from light jets up. The airport sits just west of downtown Nassau, a short drive from Cable Beach and the Paradise Island bridges.
You clear Bahamian customs and immigration on arrival, so build that into your arrival time rather than assuming you walk straight to a car. The process is usually quick at the general aviation terminal but depends on how many aircraft land in the same window.
| Airport | Code | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| Lynden Pindling International Airport | MYNN / NAS | 11,353 ft |
| Stinson Municipal Airport | KSSF / SSF | 5,000 ft |
| San Antonio International Airport | KSAT / SAT | 8,505 ft |
| Nighthawks Nest Airport | TT45 | 7,634 ft |
| Castroville Municipal Airport | KCVB | 5,001 ft |
Private jet San Antonio to Nassau
Private jet San Antonio to Nassau demand peaks from December through April, when island weather pulls Texas travelers east. Spring break weeks and holiday shoulders tighten midsize availability fastest, because that is the class most parties book on a 1,149 nm leg. If your dates are fixed, then lock the aircraft four to six weeks out, especially for a nonstop midsize.
Summer is the quiet counterweight, and the tradeoff is afternoon storms in both South Texas and the Bahamas. Morning departures usually dodge the worst of it. Booking a midsize jet in the shoulder months often lands near the low end of the $16,000 to $23,500 band.
If you can shift dates by a day or two, then ask your broker to price both windows; the spread on this route can be meaningful. Price the return leg at the same time as the outbound, since one-way positioning is where cost creeps up. For a same-day round trip, a super-midsize or heavy jet shortens flying time and buys margin on the ground.
Private jet routes similar to San Antonio to Nassau
These 6 private jet routes span 724 to 1,486 nautical miles, with one-way midsize jet estimates running $10,500 to $30,000.
San Antonio → Los Angeles
- 2h 50m
- $14,500–$22,000
- 1,061 nm
San Antonio → Palm Beach
- 2h 39m
- $14,000–$20,500
- 986 nm
San Antonio → New York
- 3h 35m
- $18,500–$28,000
- 1,377 nm
San Antonio → The Hamptons
- 3h 46m
- $19,500–$29,500
- 1,456 nm
San Antonio → Turks and Caicos
- 3h 51m
- $20,000–$30,000
- 1,486 nm
San Antonio → Aspen
- 2h 02m
- $10,500–$16,000
- 724 nm
Questions about this route
How long is the private jet flight from San Antonio to Nassau?
A super-midsize or heavy jet covers the 1,149 nautical mile leg in about 2 hours 52 minutes nonstop. A midsize runs it in roughly 3 hours 3 minutes. A turboprop takes about 4 hours 19 minutes. A light jet cannot do it nonstop, so add a fuel stop to its 3 hour 51 minute figure.
What does a private jet San Antonio to Nassau cost?
Midsize estimates run roughly $16,000 to $23,500 one-way for the aircraft. Super-midsize sits around $20,500 to $28,500 and heavy jets about $27,000 to $41,500. Turboprops come in near $9,500 to $15,000, and light jets around $14,500 to $22,500 with a stop. These are planning estimates, not quotes.
Which San Antonio airport do charter flights leave from?
Most depart San Antonio International, which has an 8,505 ft runway and the handling for international departures. Stinson Municipal, with a 5,000 ft runway, and Castroville Municipal, at 5,001 ft, can serve some aircraft types. Nighthawks Nest near Marion has a 7,634 ft runway. Your operator picks the field based on aircraft performance and fuel load.
Do I need a passport for a charter flight to Nassau?
Yes. This is an international flight, so every passenger needs a valid passport, and the operator files the manifest in advance. U.S. Customs and Border Protection processes the return leg, and Bahamian customs and immigration clear you on arrival at Lynden Pindling. Send document details to your broker early so nothing holds up departure.
Can I do a same-day round trip to Nassau?
It is possible but tight. Figure roughly 3 hours 3 minutes each way in a midsize, plus customs on arrival and departure, which leaves little time on the ground. Most travelers on this 1,149 nm route stay at least a night. If you need same-day, then a super-midsize or heavy jet shortens the flying and buys back margin.
Who operates the aircraft on this route?
Charter flights are flown by FAA Part 135 operators who hold operational control of the aircraft and crew. Your broker arranges the trip as an agent under DOT Part 295 rules and does not own the aircraft. Ask for the operator's name and certificate before you book, and confirm insurance and crew duty limits for an international leg.