Private Jet from New York to Los Angeles: Cost, Flight Time and Airports
What a charter costs, how long it takes, which airports to use and which aircraft fly it nonstop, from the desk that books it.
By Biirdee Travel, Luxury Travel Concierge · Updated October 29, 2026
The Short Answer
A private jet from New York to Los Angeles costs about $40,000 to $68,000 one way on a super-midsize jet such as the Bombardier Challenger 350, by our Jet Fare Index estimate. The flight covers 2,450 miles and takes around 5.5 hours in the air. Stepping up to a heavy jet runs about $44,000 to $76,000.
That is the price of the whole aircraft, so it is split by everyone on board. It is an estimate from what clients paid on charters booked through our desk, not a quote: your dates, where the nearest aircraft sits and whether you fly back with the same jet all move it.
Key Takeaways
- About $40,000 to $68,000 one way on a super-midsize jet, or $44,000 to $76,000 on a heavy jet.
- 2,450 miles, around 5.5 hours in the air.
- Usually Teterboro (TEB) to Van Nuys (VNY). Westchester (HPN), Burbank (BUR) and LAX also work.
- An empty leg on the route can cost well under the estimate. Check empty legs from the United States.
What a New York to Los Angeles Charter Costs
Estimated one-way prices for the whole aircraft, from our Jet Fare Index. Calibrated against charters booked through our desk; a quote for your dates can land outside the range.
| Aircraft size | Why choose it | Time in the air | Estimated one way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super-midsize jet | The usual choice | 5.5 hours | $40,000 to $68,000 |
| Heavy jet | More cabin, range to spare | 5.5 hours | $44,000 to $76,000 |
Aircraft That Fly It Nonstop
Charter types from our aircraft guide whose published range covers the 2,129 nautical miles with a margin. Seats and range vary by aircraft and load; the operator confirms both for your trip.
| Aircraft | Size | Passengers | Range | Time in the air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation Sovereign | Super-midsize jet | 9 | 2,847 nm | 6 hours |
| Dassault Falcon 2000 | Super-midsize jet | 10 | 3,050 nm | 5.5 hours |
| Bombardier Challenger 300 | Super-midsize jet | 9 | 3,100 nm | 5.5 hours |
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | Super-midsize jet | 9 | 3,200 nm | 6 hours |
| Gulfstream G350 | Heavy jet | 14 | 3,800 nm | 6 hours |
| Embraer Legacy 650 | Heavy jet | 13 | 3,900 nm | 6 hours |
| Bombardier Challenger 605 | Heavy jet | 12 | 4,000 nm | 5.5 hours |
| Bombardier Challenger 650 | Heavy jet | 11 | 4,000 nm | 5.5 hours |
Airports at Each End
Teterboro (TEB) in New Jersey is the usual departure, about 12 miles from Midtown, with Westchester County (HPN) for the northern suburbs.
In Los Angeles, Van Nuys (VNY) in the San Fernando Valley is the main private jet airport. Burbank (BUR) is closer to Hollywood, and LAX takes private flights too, nearer the Westside and the beach cities.
What to Know About the Route
Flying west takes longer than flying east, because the jet stream blows against you. On a winter day with strong headwinds and a full cabin, a smaller jet can need a fuel stop going west that it would not need coming back. If a nonstop matters, say so when you ask for a quote and the desk prices aircraft with range to spare.
Coast to coast is where a stand-up cabin earns its price: super-midsize and larger jets let you walk around over five or six hours.
How to Pay Less
Look for an empty leg: an aircraft repositioning on your route sells the flight for well under a full charter, though it can be cancelled if the owner needs the jet. Our empty-leg database lists the companies that publish them, and the desk checks them when it quotes.
Be flexible on time and airport. A departure that suits an aircraft already nearby saves the positioning flight that the estimate averages in, and a quieter airport can cost less to use.
If you are coming back within a day or two, ask for a round trip with the aircraft waiting as well as two one-way flights, and compare. Our guide to what a private jet costs lists the fees a full quote should include.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a private jet from New York to Los Angeles cost?
About $40,000 to $68,000 one way on a super-midsize jet, by our Jet Fare Index estimate, for the whole aircraft. A heavy jet runs about $44,000 to $76,000. Your quote depends on the dates, where the aircraft is based and whether you fly back with it.
How long is a private flight from New York to Los Angeles?
Around 5.5 hours in the air on a super-midsize jet, for 2,450 miles. Allow a little longer on days with strong headwinds.
Which airports do private jets use between New York and Los Angeles?
Usually Teterboro (TEB) to Van Nuys (VNY). Westchester (HPN), Burbank (BUR) and LAX also work.
What size of private jet do I need from New York to Los Angeles?
By range, a super-midsize jet flies it nonstop with a margin and seats about 8 to 10 passengers. A heavy jet gives more cabin space and range to spare.
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