Private charter between Colorado Springs and Los Angeles starts at US$20,500 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Colorado Springs (COS) ⇄ Los Angeles (LAX) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Colorado Springs and Los Angeles lie approximately 1,339 km apart (832 mi / 723 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Colorado Springs–Los Angeles spans US$20,500 – US$57,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) 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. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 04m | 1h 52m – 2h 16m | US$29,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 56m | 1h 44m – 2h 08m | US$41,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 04m | US$29,500 – US$41,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 03m | US$32,500 – US$45,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 59m | US$35,500 – US$50,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 56m | US$41,000 – US$57,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 56m | US$45,000 – US$63,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 59m | US$49,000 – US$69,000 | 9-12 |
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 Colorado Springs 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Colorado Springs, United States: City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, Meadow Lake Airport, Pueblo Memorial Airport and Fremont 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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Colorado Springs: Colorado Springs (COS); Los Angeles: Van Nuys (VNY), Santa Ana (SNA), Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 17:00 UTC.
Colorado Springs→Los Angeles runs about 18 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Fri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs → Los Angeles | 57 | 131 min | 110 min | Cessna Citation XLS (8), Embraer Phenom 300 (6), Cessna Citation CJ3 (4), Cessna Citation Mustang (3) |
| Los Angeles → Colorado Springs | 31 | 113 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (2), Honda HondaJet (2), Cessna Citation 10 (2), Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
88 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCOS / COS | KLAX / LAX |
| Longest hard runway | 13,500 ft | 12,894 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 6,187 ft | 125 ft |
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is at 6,187 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
All 16 aircraft we quote for Colorado Springs to Los Angeles can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport has 13,500 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 1,339 km.
Alternates within range: Meadow Lake Airport (6,001 ft, 19 km) · Pueblo Memorial Airport (10,498 ft, 60 km) · Fremont County Airport (5,399 ft, 55 km) · Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (4,500 ft, 15 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)
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
The Colorado Springs to Los Angeles route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$20,500 – US$57,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 04m gate to gate across the 1,339 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Colorado Springs–Los Angeles departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Colorado Springs–Los Angeles charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Los Angeles to Colorado Springs runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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