Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 08m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide price€8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500)
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Private charter between La Rochelle and Southampton starts at US$9,500 aboard a very light jet.
Private jet charter from La Rochelle (LRH) to Southampton (), and from Southampton () back to La Rochelle (LRH).
As the crow flies, La Rochelle to Southampton is roughly 554 kilometres — 345 miles, or 299 nautical miles.
From €8,800 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for La Rochelle–Southampton spans US$9,500 – US$22,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 08m | 1h 01m – 1h 15m | €8,800 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 05m | 59 min – 1h 12m | €10,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 08m | €8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 06m | €9,800 – €14,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 05m | €11,000 – €15,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 05m | €10,000 – €14,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 03m | €11,000 – €16,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 01m | €12,000 – €17,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
La Rochelle, France: La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport, Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport, Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport and La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport.
Southampton, United Kingdom: MoD Boscombe Down, Southampton Airport, Lasham Airfield, Farnborough Airport, Bournemouth Airport and Dunsfold Aerodrome.
| La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport | MoD Boscombe Down | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LFBH / LRH | EGDM |
| Longest hard runway | 7,398 ft | 10,538 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Porous friction course |
| Field elevation | 74 ft | 407 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 35 km |
All 21 aircraft we quote for La Rochelle to Southampton can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport is the shorter of the two at 7,398 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 1,398 ft to spare. The leg is 554 km.
Alternates within range: Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport (7,480 ft, 36 km) · Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport (5,774 ft, 63 km) · La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport (5,085 ft, 60 km) · Royan-Médis Airport (4,117 ft, 64 km) · Southampton Airport (6,191 ft, 0 km) · Lasham Airfield (5,896 ft, 35 km) · Farnborough Airport (8,005 ft, 54 km) · Bournemouth Airport (7,454 ft, 39 km)
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart La Rochelle–Southampton when the time is right.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the La Rochelle–Southampton trip to about 1h 08m gate to gate.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
See the guide range — US$9,500 – US$22,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
The La Rochelle to Southampton route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$9,500 – US$22,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 08m gate to gate over 554 km (345 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day La Rochelle–Southampton departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our La Rochelle–Southampton 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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