Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 16m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceUS$10,000 – US$13,500
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Private charter between San Jose and Las Vegas starts at US$10,000 aboard a very light jet.
We fly San Jose (NUQ) ⇄ Las Vegas (LAS) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, San Jose to Las Vegas is roughly 632 kilometres — 393 miles, or 341 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$24,500 for a one-way charter between San Jose and Las Vegas, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 16m | 1h 08m – 1h 24m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 12m | 1h 05m – 1h 19m | US$12,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 16m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 14m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 12m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 12m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 10m | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 07m | US$14,500 – US$20,500 | 6-8 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
San Jose, United States: Moffett Federal Airfield, Mineta San Jose International Airport, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Hayward Executive Airport and Livermore Municipal Airport.
Las Vegas, United States: Harry Reid International Airport, North Las Vegas Airport, Henderson Executive Airport and Boulder City Municipal Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Thu is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose → Las Vegas | 539 | 62 min | 49 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (68), Cessna Citation Latitude (47), Cessna Citation Longitude (35), Bombardier Challenger 350 (33) |
| Las Vegas → San Jose | 546 | 63 min | — | Gulfstream G650 (42), Embraer Phenom 300 (42), Cessna Citation Latitude (39), Bombardier Challenger 350 (34) |
1085 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Moffett Federal Airfield | Harry Reid International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KNUQ / NUQ | KLAS / LAS |
| Longest hard runway | 9,197 ft | 14,835 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 32 ft | 2,181 ft |
| Distance from city | 12 km | in the city |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Mineta San Jose International Airport (11,000 ft, 0 km) · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (10,520 ft, 47 km) · San Francisco International Airport (11,870 ft, 49 km) · Hayward Executive Airport (5,694 ft, 37 km) · North Las Vegas Airport (5,005 ft, 14 km) · Henderson Executive Airport (6,501 ft, 12 km) · Boulder City Municipal Airport (5,103 ft, 30 km) · Jean Airport (4,600 ft, 39 km)
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most San Jose–Las Vegas quote requests within 60 minutes.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart San Jose–Las Vegas when the time is right.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 632 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
San Jose–Las Vegas is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$10,000 – US$24,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 16m in the air over 632 km (393 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day San Jose–Las Vegas departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Las Vegas to San Jose runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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