Fly private between Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles from US$64,000 for a super midsize jet (Challenger 350). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Los Angeles (LAX) and Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles is roughly 3,763 kilometres — 2,338 miles, or 2,032 nautical miles.
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Expect US$64,000 – US$168,000 for a one-way charter between Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles, depending on the aircraft — a super midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. It seats 12-16 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 44m | 4h 16m – 5h 12m | US$88,500 | 9-12 |
| Heavy Jet | 4h 44m | 4h 16m – 5h 12m | US$120,000 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 4h 44m | US$88,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 4h 44m | US$97,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 4h 50m | US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 4h 44m | US$120,000 – US$168,000 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 4h 35m | US$132,000 – US$185,000 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 4h 35m | US$144,000 – US$200,000 | 13-16 |
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:
Fort Lauderdale, United States: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Miami International Airport, Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, Boca Raton Airport and Miami Executive 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 — Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale (FLL, FXE), Miami (TMB, OPF); Los Angeles: Van Nuys (VNY), Santa Ana (SNA), Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Los Angeles (LAX).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 15:00 UTC.
Fort Lauderdale→Los Angeles runs about 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale → Los Angeles | 50 | 303 min | 274 min | Gulfstream 5 (7), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (6), Gulfstream 4 (4), Bombardier Challenger (4) |
| Los Angeles → Fort Lauderdale | 50 | 260 min | — | Gulfstream G650 (7), Gulfstream 4 (7), Gulfstream 5 (6), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (5) |
100 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KFLL / FLL | KLAX / LAX |
| Longest hard runway | 9,000 ft | 12,894 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 9 ft | 125 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 6,100 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,294 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 5,500 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,004 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 5,722 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,054 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 4,800 ft spare |
3,900 km 804 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 3,424 ft spare |
4,600 km 104 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 4,070 ft spare |
5,926 km 1,222 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 4,100 ft spare |
6,400 km 1,696 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 4,308 ft spare |
7,220 km 2,516 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 3,560 ft spare |
7,400 km 2,696 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 3,700 ft spare |
7,800 km 3,096 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 4,210 ft spare |
7,400 km 2,696 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,000 ft spare |
14,260 km 9,556 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 3,200 ft spare |
11,112 km 6,408 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,000 ft spare |
12,960 km 8,256 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 4,200 ft spare |
11,945 km 7,241 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
1 further aircraft is omitted: it would need more than one fuel stop over 3,763 km.
Alternates within range: Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (6,002 ft, 14 km) · Miami International Airport (13,016 ft, 34 km) · Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (8,002 ft, 22 km) · Boca Raton Airport (6,276 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)
See the guide range — US$64,000 – US$168,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
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 Fort Lauderdale 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$64,000 – US$168,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a super midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 4h 44m gate to gate over 3,763 km (2,338 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Super Midsize Jet, Heavy Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a super midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Fort Lauderdale–Los Angeles charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Fort Lauderdale–Los Angeles charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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