Private charter between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta starts at US$27,500 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR), and from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) back to Los Angeles (LAX).
As the crow flies, Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta is roughly 1,962 kilometres — 1,219 miles, or 1,059 nautical miles.
From US$27,500 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Los Angeles–Puerto Vallarta spans US$27,500 – US$76,500: 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. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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 51m | 2h 34m – 3h 08m | US$39,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 39m | 2h 23m – 2h 55m | US$54,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 51m | US$39,500 – US$55,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 49m | US$43,500 – US$61,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 42m | US$47,500 – US$66,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 39m | US$54,500 – US$76,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 39m | US$60,000 – US$84,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 42m | US$65,500 – US$92,000 | 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 Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
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.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
| Los Angeles International Airport | Puerto Vallarta International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLAX / LAX | MMPR / PVR |
| Longest hard runway | 12,894 ft | 10,171 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 125 ft | 23 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 6,971 ft spare |
2,180 km 273 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 7,271 ft spare |
2,410 km 43 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,671 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,247 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,893 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,197 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,971 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,447 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,595 ft spare |
4,600 km 2,147 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,241 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,473 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,271 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,947 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,479 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,767 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,731 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,947 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,871 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,347 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,381 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,947 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,171 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,807 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,371 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,659 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,171 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,507 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,371 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,492 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
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) · Marina Vallarta Heliport · Manzanilla Heliport · La Cascada Heliport
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Los Angeles–Puerto Vallarta when the time is right.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Demand on Los Angeles–Puerto Vallarta comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$27,500 – US$76,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 2h 51m gate to gate across the 1,962 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 Los Angeles–Puerto Vallarta charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Los Angeles–Puerto Vallarta 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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