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How much to hire a charter aircraft from LAX & San Diego to Ensenada, Mexico, 5-10x/wk?

I need to find options for regularly (5-10 times/week) transporting 25-35 upscale American guests from San Diego and greater Los Angeles to Ensenada, Mexico (85 miles south of the border). * Ensenada's airport (ESE) can accommodate turboprop and private jet aircraft. * ESE serves as an international "port of entry", meaning passengers from the US can clear directly into Ensenada. I'm also open to other creative solutions. The travel will "bookend" our guests' visit, so it must be relaxed and stress free--especially since most guests, rightly or wrongly, have reservations about traveling in Mexico. (I hope this isn't TOO much info! But, ...) * 70% of guests are female, 35-55 years old, household income $150k+ * Bus travel is not an option unless it is extraordinarily luxurious; and, unless Tijuana/San Diego border crossing procedure can be quick and efficient (I understand this is unlikely, but perhaps charter buses enjoy streamlined passage?) Need great research & creativity! Thx!

Public Comments

1. Passenger jet charters for the size aircraft you are looking for (25-35 pax) can cost $8-10K per flight hour, or $16-20K per round-trip for your run from LA to Mexico. It might be cheaper just to outfit a couple of luxury motor coaches and work out a deal to expedite your passengers through Customs at the border
2. You might get a volume discount if you are looking to charter that many times. In fact, you should contact a charter operator about a crewed a/c lease for the time period you will be transporting these guests. It will be cheaper than a flight to flight charter. Contact these S.D. & L.A. area charter operators for a quote. (You won't get the true cost for your needs via this forum- you need to go straight to the horses mouth and see what the operator is willing to do for your group.) http://www.sandiegoaircharter.com http://www.jimsaircharter.com http://www.affordableaircharter.com/wst_page4.html http://www.expressaircharter.net/home.html http://premierjetcharter.com/ http://www.tagaviation.com http://local.yahoo.com/results?fr=dd-local-more&stx=aircraft+charter&csz=Los+Angeles%2C+CA