Charter Los Angeles to San Jose privately from US$10,000, about 1h 05m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Los Angeles (LAX) ⇄ San Jose (NUQ) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Los Angeles to San Jose is roughly 507 kilometres — 315 miles, or 274 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Los Angeles–San Jose spans US$10,000 – US$15,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) 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.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 05m | 59 min – 1h 12m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 24m | 1h 16m – 1h 32m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 05m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 04m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 02m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 02m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 01m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 59 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 24m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 19m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Los Angeles–San Jose 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
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 Jose, United States: Moffett Federal Airfield, Mineta San Jose International Airport, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Hayward Executive Airport and Livermore Municipal Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Los Angeles: Van Nuys (VNY), Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA), Long Beach (LGB), Los Angeles (LAX), Torrance (TOA); San Jose: San Jose (SJC), Mountain View (NUQ), Livermore (LVK).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, 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 → San Jose | 1434 | 49 min | 41 min | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (178), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (116), Gulfstream 5 (83), Cessna Citation Latitude (77) |
| San Jose → Los Angeles | 1924 | 51 min | — | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (271), Cessna Citation Latitude (133), Embraer Phenom 300 (123), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (109) |
3358 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Los Angeles International Airport | Moffett Federal Airfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLAX / LAX | KNUQ / NUQ |
| Longest hard runway | 12,894 ft | 9,197 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 125 ft | 32 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 12 km |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Los Angeles to San Jose can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Los Angeles International Airport has 12,894 ft and Moffett Federal Airfield 9,197 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 507 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) · Mineta San Jose International Airport (11,000 ft, 0 km) · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (10,520 ft, 47 km) · San Francisco International Airport (11,870 ft, 49 km) · Hayward Executive Airport (5,694 ft, 37 km)
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Our team responds to Los Angeles–San Jose quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Los Angeles–San Jose sector leaves when you do.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
The Los Angeles to San Jose 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$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 05m gate to gate across the 507 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop. 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–San Jose departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Los Angeles–San Jose 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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