Private charter between Los Angeles and Reno starts at US$10,000 aboard a very light jet.
This route runs both ways — Los Angeles (LAX) to Reno (RNO) and Reno to Los Angeles — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Los Angeles to Reno is roughly 630 kilometres — 391 miles, or 340 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Los Angeles to Reno (and Reno to Los Angeles) ranges from US$10,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$24,500 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 16m | 1h 08m – 1h 24m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 12m | 1h 05m – 1h 19m | US$12,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 16m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 14m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 13m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 12m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 11m | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 08m | US$14,500 – US$20,500 | 6-8 |
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.
Charter pricing on Los Angeles–Reno moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
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.
Reno, United States: Reno Tahoe International Airport, Reno-Stead Airport, Carson Airport, Truckee Tahoe Airport, Dayton Valley Airpark and Silver Springs Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Los Angeles: Van Nuys (VNY), Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA), Long Beach (LGB); Reno: Reno (RNO).
Observed traffic makes this an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Reno→Los Angeles runs about 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Reno | 148 | 62 min | 49 min | Cessna Citation Ultra (13), Cirrus Vision (12), Cessna Citation Latitude (11), Pilatus PC-12 (9) |
| Reno → Los Angeles | 109 | 68 min | — | Cessna Citation CJ3 (13), Embraer Phenom 300 (11), Cessna Citation Latitude (9), Pilatus PC-12 (9) |
257 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Los Angeles International Airport | Reno Tahoe International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLAX / LAX | KRNO / RNO |
| Longest hard runway | 12,894 ft | 11,001 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 125 ft | 4,415 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Los Angeles to Reno can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Los Angeles International Airport has 12,894 ft and Reno Tahoe International Airport 11,001 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 630 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) · Reno-Stead Airport (9,000 ft, 21 km) · Carson Airport (6,101 ft, 34 km) · Truckee Tahoe Airport (7,001 ft, 38 km) · Dayton Valley Airpark (5,343 ft, 34 km)
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Los Angeles–Reno quote requests within 60 minutes.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Los Angeles and Reno is built around your itinerary.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 630 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Los Angeles and Reno.
The Los Angeles to Reno route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$10,000 – US$24,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 16m gate to gate over 630 km (391 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 Los Angeles–Reno 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.
Of course: Reno to Los Angeles runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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