Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 14m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceUS$10,000 – 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.
Fly private between Los Angeles and Sacramento from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
We fly Los Angeles (LAX) ⇄ Sacramento (MCC) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Sacramento is about 590 km (366 miles), or 318 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Los Angeles–Sacramento spans US$10,000 – US$24,000: 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 (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 14m | 1h 07m – 1h 21m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 10m | 1h 03m – 1h 17m | US$12,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 14m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 12m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 10m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 10m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 08m | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 06m | 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.
Every Los Angeles–Sacramento quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price 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.
Sacramento, United States: McClellan Airfield, Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento Mather Airport, Sacramento Executive Airport, Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters Airport and Yuba County Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Los Angeles: Van Nuys (VNY), Santa Ana (SNA), Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB); Sacramento: Sacramento (MHR, MCC, SMF, SAC), Davis/Woodland/Winters (KDWA).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
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 → Sacramento | 243 | 62 min | 47 min | Pilatus PC-12 (19), Cessna Citation XLS (18), Embraer Phenom 100 (16), Embraer Phenom 300 (14) |
| Sacramento → Los Angeles | 336 | 64 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (38), Pilatus PC-12 (35), Cessna Citation XLS (26), Cessna Citation Latitude (19) |
579 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Los Angeles International Airport | McClellan Airfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLAX / LAX | KMCC / MCC |
| Longest hard runway | 12,894 ft | 10,599 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 125 ft | 77 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 17 km |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Los Angeles to Sacramento can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Los Angeles International Airport has 12,894 ft and McClellan Airfield 10,599 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 590 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) · Sacramento International Airport (8,605 ft, 0 km) · Sacramento Mather Airport (11,301 ft, 30 km) · Sacramento Executive Airport (5,503 ft, 22 km) · Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters Airport (6,000 ft, 26 km)
Guide pricing on Los Angeles–Sacramento is published clearly: US$10,000 – US$24,000. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Los Angeles to Sacramento.
Travel Los Angeles–Sacramento with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Demand on Los Angeles–Sacramento 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$24,000 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 14m gate to gate across the 590 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Los Angeles–Sacramento 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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