Fly private between Los Angeles and Santa Fe from US$12,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Fe (SAF) and Santa Fe to Los Angeles — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Los Angeles to Santa Fe is roughly 1,140 kilometres — 708 miles, or 615 nautical miles.
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Expect US$12,500 – US$37,000 for a one-way charter between Los Angeles and Santa Fe, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 50m | 1h 39m – 2h 01m | US$26,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 50m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 48m | US$29,000 – US$40,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 44m | US$32,000 – US$44,500 | 8-10 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Jet charter costs between Los Angeles and Santa Fe are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Los Angeles, United States: Los Angeles International Airport, Van Nuys Airport, Long Beach International Airport, Zamperini Field, Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport and John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Santa Fe, United States: Santa Fe Municipal Airport, Los Alamos Airport and Ohkay Owingeh Airport.
| Los Angeles International Airport | Santa Fe Municipal Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLAX / LAX | KSAF / SAF |
| Longest hard runway | 12,894 ft | 8,366 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 125 ft | 6,348 ft |
Santa Fe Municipal Airport is at 6,348 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
All 19 aircraft we quote for Los Angeles to Santa Fe can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Los Angeles International Airport has 12,894 ft and Santa Fe Municipal Airport 8,366 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 1,140 km.
Alternates within range: Van Nuys Airport (8,001 ft, 31 km) · Long Beach International Airport (10,000 ft, 28 km) · Zamperini Field (5,001 ft, 17 km) · Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (6,886 ft, 29 km) · Los Alamos Airport (6,000 ft, 33 km) · Ohkay Owingeh Airport (5,007 ft, 46 km) · Sandia Airpark Estates East Airport (4,830 ft, 59 km) · Big Sky Airport
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Los Angeles–Santa Fe is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$12,500 – US$37,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 50m gate to gate across the 1,140 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Los Angeles–Santa Fe charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Los Angeles–Santa Fe charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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