Fly private between Aspen and Los Angeles from US$13,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Aspen (ASE) to Los Angeles (LAX) and Los Angeles to Aspen — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Aspen to Los Angeles is roughly 1,185 kilometres — 736 miles, or 640 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Aspen–Los Angeles spans US$13,000 – US$38,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 53m | 1h 42m – 2h 04m | US$27,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 53m | US$27,000 – US$38,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 52m | US$29,500 – US$42,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 48m | US$32,500 – US$45,500 | 8-10 |
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.
What determines the price between Aspen and Los Angeles? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Aspen, United States: Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field), Eagle County Regional Airport and Lake County 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.
| Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) | Los Angeles International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KASE / ASE | KLAX / LAX |
| Longest hard runway | 8,006 ft | 12,894 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 7,820 ft | 125 ft |
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) is at 7,820 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
All 19 aircraft we quote for Aspen to Los Angeles can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) has 8,006 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. At 1,185 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Pilatus PC-12 NGX at 1,800 km.
Alternates within range: Eagle County Regional Airport (9,000 ft, 47 km) · Lake County Airport (6,400 ft, 48 km) · Crested Butte Airpark (4,000 ft, 42 km) · Aspen Gliderport · 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)
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 7-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Travel Aspen–Los Angeles with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Aspen–Los Angeles is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$13,000 – US$38,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 53m gate to gate across the 1,185 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.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Aspen–Los Angeles 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: Los Angeles to Aspen runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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