Fly private between Austin and Los Angeles from US$28,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
We fly Austin (AUS) ⇄ Los Angeles (LAX) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Austin and Los Angeles lie approximately 1,995 km apart (1,240 mi / 1,077 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$28,000 – US$77,000 for a one-way charter between Austin 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. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 54m | 2h 37m – 3h 11m | US$40,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 42m | 2h 26m – 2h 58m | US$55,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 54m | US$40,000 – US$56,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 52m | US$44,000 – US$61,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 45m | US$48,000 – US$67,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 42m | US$55,000 – US$77,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 42m | US$60,500 – US$84,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 45m | US$66,000 – US$92,500 | 9-12 |
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.
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:
Austin, United States: Austin Bergstrom International Airport, San Marcos Regional Airport, Austin Executive Airport, New Braunfels National Airport and Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field.
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 — Austin: Austin (AUS), Pflugerville (KEDC), Georgetown (KGTU), New Braunfels (KBAZ); Los Angeles: Van Nuys (VNY), Santa Ana (SNA), Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 16:00 UTC.
Austin→Los Angeles runs about 22 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Wed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin → Los Angeles | 271 | 171 min | 138 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (20), Gulfstream 4 (19), Cessna Citation Longitude (17), Learjet 60 (15) |
| Los Angeles → Austin | 195 | 149 min | — | Gulfstream G650 (26), Gulfstream 4 (18), Gulfstream 5 (16), Bombardier Challenger 300 (13) |
466 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Austin Bergstrom International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KAUS / AUS | KLAX / LAX |
| Longest hard runway | 12,250 ft | 12,894 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 542 ft | 125 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 9,050 ft spare |
2,180 km 314 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 9,350 ft spare |
2,410 km 84 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 8,750 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,206 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 8,972 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,156 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 8,050 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,406 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 6,674 ft spare |
4,600 km 2,106 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 7,320 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,432 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 7,350 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,906 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 7,558 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,726 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 6,810 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,906 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 6,950 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,306 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 7,460 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,906 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 6,250 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,766 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 6,450 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,618 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 6,250 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,466 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 7,450 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,451 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: San Marcos Regional Airport (6,330 ft, 39 km) · Austin Executive Airport (6,025 ft, 24 km) · New Braunfels National Airport (6,503 ft, 66 km) · Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field (5,004 ft, 53 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)
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Austin–Los Angeles quote requests within 60 minutes.
Choose your wheels-up time — Austin–Los Angeles runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Austin–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$28,000 – US$77,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 54m gate to gate over 1,995 km (1,240 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super 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 Austin–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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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