Private jet from New York to Los Angeles
2,129 nm · about 4 h 45 min non-stop · typical charter from $27k 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 20 minwith one fuel stop | $27k–$53k |
Midsize jet e.g. Citation XLS+, Learjet 60 | 6–8 | 6 hwith one fuel stop | $32k–$67k |
Super-midsize jet e.g. Challenger 350, Citation Longitude | 8–10 | 4 h 55 min | $38k–$69k |
Heavy jet e.g. Challenger 650, Falcon 900, Legacy 600 | 10–16 | 4 h 50 min | $49k–$95k |
Ultra-long-range jet e.g. Global 6000/7500, Gulfstream G650 | 12–19 | 4 h 45 min | $63k–$133k |
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 New York → Los Angeles
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Typical charter $49k–$95k · est.
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Typical charter $49k–$95k · est.
Other legs into Los Angeles
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Typical charter $133k–$282k · est.
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Other legs from New York
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Typical charter $37k–$79k · est.
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Typical charter $29k–$61k · est.
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Airports
New York
- Teterboro Airport (TEB / KTEB)
- Westchester County Airport (HPN / KHPN)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK)
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA / KLGA)
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR / KEWR)
- Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU / KMMU)
- Republic Airport (FRG / KFRG)
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 New York to Los Angeles cost?
A typical whole-aircraft charter on this route runs about $27k–$53k in a light jet and $63k–$133k 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?
2,129 nautical miles (3,943 km) in a straight line. Non-stop it takes about 4 h 45 min in a ultra-long-range jet; winds and routing change the real time.
Which airports do private jets use?
In New York: Teterboro Airport (TEB), Westchester County Airport (HPN), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU), Republic Airport (FRG). 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 New York 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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