Charter Los Angeles to San Diego privately from US$10,000, about 45 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Los Angeles (LAX) ⇄ San Diego (SAN) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Los Angeles to San Diego is roughly 176 kilometres — 109 miles, or 95 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Los Angeles–San Diego spans US$10,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Every Los Angeles–San Diego 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.
San Diego, United States: San Diego International Airport, Brown Field Municipal Airport, General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport, Gillespie Field and Ramona Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Los Angeles: Van Nuys (VNY), Santa Ana (SNA), Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Torrance (TOA); San Diego: San Diego (SAN, MYF, SDM), San Diego/El Cajon (SEE), Ramona (KRNM), Tijuana (TIJ).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 15:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Mon 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 → San Diego | 388 | 31 min | 17 min | Gulfstream G200 (29), Bombardier Challenger 350 (26), Gulfstream 4 (24), Cessna Citation Latitude (20) |
| San Diego → Los Angeles | 231 | 29 min | — | Bombardier Challenger 350 (19), Cessna Citation Mustang (19), Pilatus PC-12 (16), Cessna Citation Latitude (12) |
619 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Los Angeles International Airport | San Diego International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLAX / LAX | KSAN / SAN |
| Longest hard runway | 12,894 ft | 9,401 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 125 ft | 17 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Los Angeles to San Diego can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Los Angeles International Airport has 12,894 ft and San Diego International Airport 9,401 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) · Brown Field Municipal Airport (7,972 ft, 27 km) · General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (9,711 ft, 30 km) · Gillespie Field (5,342 ft, 23 km) · Ramona Airport (5,001 ft, 43 km)
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Los Angeles to San Diego.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Demand on Los Angeles–San Diego 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.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Los Angeles–San Diego charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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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