Private jet from Miami to Los Angeles
2,035 nm · about 4 h 30 min non-stop · typical charter from $26k for the whole aircraft. Our AI also watches this route for empty legs and flyers to share with.
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Flight time and typical price by jet size
| Aircraft | Seats | Flight time | Typical charter, whole aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
Light jet e.g. Phenom 300, Citation CJ3+ | 4–7 | 6 h 10 minwith one fuel stop | $26k–$52k |
Midsize jet e.g. Citation XLS+, Learjet 60 | 6–8 | 5 h | $27k–$56k |
Super-midsize jet e.g. Challenger 350, Citation Longitude | 8–10 | 4 h 45 min | $37k–$67k |
Heavy jet e.g. Challenger 650, Falcon 900, Legacy 600 | 10–16 | 4 h 40 min | $48k–$91k |
Ultra-long-range jet e.g. Global 6000/7500, Gulfstream G650 | 12–19 | 4 h 30 min | $59k–$126k |
Estimates: published 2026 hourly charter rates for each size, plus typical taxes and fees (20–40%). Not a quote — your price depends on the aircraft, dates and operator. How we estimate
Empty legs Miami → Los Angeles
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Typical charter $48k–$91k · est.
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Typical charter $59k–$126k · est.
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Typical charter $59k–$126k · est.
Other legs into Los Angeles
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Typical charter $133k–$282k · est.
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Typical charter $10k–$20k · est.
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Typical charter $65k–$138k · est.
Other legs from Miami
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Typical charter $26k–$56k · est.
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Typical charter $31k–$65k · est.
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Airports
Miami
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF / KOPF)
- Miami International Airport (MIA / KMIA)
- Miami Executive Airport (TMB / KTMB)
Los Angeles
- Van Nuys Airport (VNY / KVNY)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX / KLAX)
- Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR / KBUR)
- Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO / KSMO)
- Long Beach International Airport (LGB / KLGB)
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How much does a private jet from Miami to Los Angeles cost?
A typical whole-aircraft charter on this route runs about $26k–$52k in a light jet and $59k–$126k in an ultra-long-range jet, including typical taxes and fees. These are estimates from published hourly rates; your quote depends on the aircraft, dates and the operator. Empty legs on the route, when there are any, are usually priced well below a regular charter.
How long is the flight?
2,035 nautical miles (3,769 km) in a straight line. Non-stop it takes about 4 h 30 min in a ultra-long-range jet; winds and routing change the real time.
Which airports do private jets use?
In Miami: Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), Miami International Airport (MIA), Miami Executive Airport (TMB). In Los Angeles: Van Nuys Airport (VNY), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO), Long Beach International Airport (LGB).
Can I fly Miami to Los Angeles cheaper on an empty leg?
Yes, when an aircraft has to reposition on this route. Our AI watches for empty legs worldwide; create a free alert below and we email you when one appears. You can also share a flight with other flyers to split the cost.
How do I book?
Send a request with your dates and passengers. We usually reply in minutes; we confirm availability with the operator and send one clear price for the whole aircraft.
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