Private jet from New York to Los Angeles
Flight time around 5h 05m, indicative one-way price $57k–76k for a super midsize, and the airports and aircraft that suit the trip.
About this route
New York to Los Angeles is America's main coast-to-coast business route, flown by people in finance, media and entertainment who need to arrive ready to work. A super midsize jet flies it nonstop with a stand-up cabin, so you can sleep, eat or hold a meeting on the way.
Airports
Departing New York
- Teterboro (TEB), the main private-aviation airport for Manhattan, just across the Hudson in New Jersey
- Westchester County (HPN), for Connecticut and the northern suburbs
- Republic Airport (FRG), on Long Island, handy for Nassau County and the North Shore
Arriving Los Angeles
- Van Nuys (VNY), one of the busiest business-aviation airports in the US, in the San Fernando Valley
- Hollywood Burbank (BUR), close to the studios and Downtown
- Los Angeles International (LAX), for the Westside and the beach cities, though busier for private flights
Which aircraft to choose
| Aircraft | Seats | Why choose it | One way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize jet | 7–9 | More legroom and luggage space, and a near stand-up cabin. Citation XLS+, Hawker 800XP. | Quoted on request |
| Super midsize | 8–10 | Stand-up cabin, more baggage room and coast-to-coast range. Challenger 350, Praetor 600. | $57k–76k |
| Heavy jet | 12–16 | Full stand-up cabin, lie-flat seats and range for long flights. Gulfstream G450, Falcon 900. | Quoted on request |
Prices are indicative estimates for the whole aircraft, not per seat. How charter prices work.
When to fly and what affects the price
- Awards season, from January to early March, brings extra demand into Los Angeles for premieres, parties and the Oscars.
- Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year are the busiest weeks, so book as soon as your dates are firm.
- Flights heading west usually take longer than the return because of headwinds, which can change the price.
- Whether an aircraft is already near New York or has to fly in first (positioning).
- Airport, handling and parking fees, crew costs and taxes, all listed in your quote.
Save with empty legs
An empty leg is a flight an operator has to fly anyway to reposition an aircraft. If one matches your route and dates, you can fly for much less than a full charter. Mention in your request that your dates are flexible and we'll look for one.
Free: the private jet charter checklist, with the questions to ask before you book and the red flags to avoid.
Questions about this route
How long is a private jet flight from New York to Los Angeles?
About 5 hours 5 minutes on a super midsize, depending on winds and the airports used. The straight-line distance is ~3,940 km (2,450 mi).
How much does a private jet from New York to Los Angeles cost?
A super midsize is an indicative $57,000–76,000 one way for the whole aircraft, including an allowance for positioning, fees and taxes. Larger jets cost more. Your exact price depends on dates, aircraft and positioning.
Which airports are best for private flights?
Teterboro (TEB) is the usual choice in New York. In Los Angeles, Van Nuys (VNY) is the main private airport, and Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is closer to the studios.