Los Angeles runs one of the largest private jet fleets in the world, centered on Van Nuys — among the busiest general aviation airports anywhere. Choice of aircraft is rarely the constraint here; weekend departures to Vegas and Cabo are the peak flows.
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| Aircraft | Class | Seats | Time | Est. price | Range |
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Aircraft availability: light and midsize jets are typically available in or near Los Angeles on short notice; super-midsize and heavy cabins may position in from larger hubs, which your quote reflects transparently.
| Route | Distance | Flight time* | Light from | Midsize from | Super-mid from | Heavy from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Las Vegas | 208 nm | 0h 58m | $3,100 | $4,400 | $5,500 | $8,900 |
| Los Angeles → San Francisco | 317 nm | 1h 12m | $3,800 | $5,500 | $6,800 | $11,100 |
| Los Angeles → Los Cabos | 833 nm | 2h 20m | $7,500 | $10,700 | $13,200 | $21,400 |
| Los Angeles → Aspen | 662 nm | 1h 58m | $6,300 | $9,000 | $11,100 | $18,000 |
| Los Angeles → Scottsdale | 333 nm | 1h 14m | $4,000 | $5,600 | $7,000 | $11,400 |
| Los Angeles → Honolulu | 2,336 nm | 5h 39m | $18,100 | $26,100 | $31,700 | $51,400 |
| Los Angeles → Napa | 338 nm | 1h 15m | $4,000 | $5,700 | $7,100 | $11,500 |
| Los Angeles → Jackson Hole | 698 nm | 2h 02m | $6,500 | $9,400 | $11,500 | $18,700 |
*By light jet, including taxi and climb. Prices are indicative one-way estimates from the JetQuoter engine.
It depends on aircraft size and distance: light jets from Los Angeles typically run $2,600–$3,800 per flight hour, midsize $3,800–$5,200, super-midsize $5,200–$7,500 and heavy jets $8,000–$13,000. The calculator above prices your exact route in seconds.
Most private flyers use Van Nuys Airport (VNY) or Santa Monica Airport (SMO) — the choice usually comes down to which side of the metro you're starting from. Your advisor confirms the best field for your itinerary.
Firm quotes come back in about 30 minutes and aircraft can sometimes be wheels-up within four to six hours. For the best choice and pricing, 48–72 hours is ideal; peak dates — holidays and major events — deserve two to three weeks.
Send the route and a charter advisor replies with firm, all-in options from vetted Part 135 operators — usually within thirty minutes, day or night.
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