Private charter between Los Angeles and Palm Springs starts at US$10,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Los Angeles (LAX) ⇄ Palm Springs (PSP) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Los Angeles to Palm Springs is roughly 176 kilometres — 109 miles, or 95 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Los Angeles to Palm Springs (and Palm Springs to Los Angeles) ranges from US$10,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 45 min | 41 min – 50 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 39 min | 35 min – 43 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 45 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 44 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 39 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 38 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 38 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Los Angeles–Palm Springs charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
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.
Palm Springs, United States: Palm Springs International Airport, Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, Bermuda Dunes Airport, Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Big Bear City Airport and French Valley Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Los Angeles: Santa Ana (SNA), Van Nuys (VNY), Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB); Palm Springs: Bermuda Dunes (UDD), Murrieta (RBK), Palm Springs (TRM).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sat, most often around 16:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Palm Springs | 112 | 27 min | 12 min | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (11), Cessna Citation Latitude (9), Cirrus Vision (8), Cessna Citation CJ3 (7) |
| Palm Springs → Los Angeles | 165 | 29 min | — | Cessna Citation Latitude (29), Cessna Citation XLS (16), Embraer Phenom 300 (15), Cessna Citation Longitude (14) |
277 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Los Angeles International Airport | Palm Springs International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLAX / LAX | KPSP / PSP |
| Longest hard runway | 12,894 ft | 10,000 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 125 ft | 477 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Los Angeles to Palm Springs can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Los Angeles International Airport has 12,894 ft and Palm Springs International Airport 10,000 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 176 km.
Alternates within range: 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) · Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (8,500 ft, 39 km) · Bermuda Dunes Airport (5,002 ft, 23 km) · Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (8,015 ft, 61 km) · Big Bear City Airport (5,850 ft, 58 km)
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Choose your wheels-up time — Los Angeles–Palm Springs runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Los Angeles–Palm Springs trip to about 45 min gate to gate.
Demand on Los Angeles–Palm Springs comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 45 min gate to gate over 176 km (109 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Los Angeles–Palm Springs departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
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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