Charter Albuquerque to Los Angeles privately from US$12,000, about 1h 46m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Albuquerque (ABQ) ⇄ Los Angeles (LAX) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Albuquerque to Los Angeles is roughly 1,088 kilometres — 676 miles, or 587 nautical miles.
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Expect US$12,000 – US$35,500 for a one-way charter between Albuquerque and Los Angeles, 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 46m | 1h 35m – 1h 57m | US$25,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 46m | US$25,500 – US$35,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 45m | US$28,000 – US$39,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 41m | US$30,500 – US$42,500 | 8-10 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Jet charter costs between Albuquerque and Los Angeles 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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Albuquerque, United States: Albuquerque International Sunport, Double Eagle II Airport, Belen Regional Airport and Moriarty Municipal Airport.
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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Albuquerque: Albuquerque (ABQ); Los Angeles: Van Nuys (VNY), Santa Ana (SNA), Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Los Angeles (LAX).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 16:00 UTC.
Albuquerque→Los Angeles runs about 18 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Tue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque → Los Angeles | 85 | 107 min | 86 min | Cirrus Vision (8), Honda HondaJet (6), Embraer Phenom 300 (5), Cessna Citation XLS (5) |
| Los Angeles → Albuquerque | 27 | 89 min | — | Gulfstream 4 (3), Gulfstream 5 (3), Cessna Citation Ultra (3), Cessna Citation XLS (2) |
112 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Albuquerque International Sunport | Los Angeles International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KABQ / ABQ | KLAX / LAX |
| Longest hard runway | 13,793 ft | 12,894 ft |
| Surface | CONC-G | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 5,355 ft | 125 ft |
Albuquerque International Sunport is at 5,355 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
All 19 aircraft we quote for Albuquerque to Los Angeles can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Albuquerque International Sunport has 13,793 ft and Los Angeles International Airport 12,894 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 1,088 km.
Alternates within range: Double Eagle II Airport (7,398 ft, 21 km) · Belen Regional Airport (6,601 ft, 48 km) · Moriarty Municipal Airport (7,702 ft, 56 km) · Mid Valley Airpark (4,332 ft, 34 km) · 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)
Our team responds to Albuquerque–Los Angeles quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Albuquerque–Los Angeles trip to about 1h 46m gate to gate.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Demand on Albuquerque–Los Angeles comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$12,000 – US$35,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 46m gate to gate over 1,088 km (676 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Albuquerque–Los Angeles charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Los Angeles to Albuquerque runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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