Fly private between Denver and Los Angeles from US$21,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX) and Los Angeles to Denver — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Denver and Los Angeles is about 1,385 km (861 miles), or 748 nautical miles.
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Expect US$21,500 – US$59,000 for a one-way charter between Denver 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. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 08m | 1h 55m – 2h 21m | US$30,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 00m | 1h 48m – 2h 12m | US$42,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 08m | US$30,500 – US$42,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 07m | US$33,500 – US$47,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 02m | US$36,500 – US$51,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 00m | US$42,000 – US$59,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 00m | US$46,000 – US$65,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 02m | US$50,500 – US$71,000 | 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.
Jet charter costs between Denver 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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Denver, United States: Denver International Airport, Buckley Space Force Base, Centennial Airport, Colorado Air and Space Port, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and Greeley–Weld 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 — Denver: Denver (APA, BJC, DEN, KFTG); Los Angeles: Van Nuys (VNY), Santa Ana (SNA), Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Los Angeles (LAX), Torrance (TOA).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 16:00 UTC.
Denver→Los Angeles runs about 16 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver → Los Angeles | 467 | 122 min | 101 min | Bombardier Challenger (34), Embraer Phenom 300 (30), Cessna Citation Latitude (29), Cessna Citation XLS (27) |
| Los Angeles → Denver | 314 | 106 min | — | Bombardier Challenger (26), Gulfstream 4 (22), Gulfstream 5 (17), Dassault Falcon 2000 (16) |
781 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Denver International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDEN / DEN | KLAX / LAX |
| Longest hard runway | 16,000 ft | 12,894 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 5,431 ft | 125 ft |
Denver International Airport is at 5,431 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
All 16 aircraft we quote for Denver to Los Angeles can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Denver International Airport has 16,000 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 1,385 km.
Alternates within range: Buckley Space Force Base (11,006 ft, 19 km) · Centennial Airport (10,001 ft, 36 km) · Colorado Air and Space Port (8,002 ft, 14 km) · Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (9,000 ft, 38 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)
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Choose your wheels-up time — Denver–Los Angeles runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Denver–Los Angeles trip to about 2h 08m gate to gate.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
The Denver to Los Angeles route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$21,500 – US$59,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 2h 08m gate to gate across the 1,385 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Denver–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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