Private charter between New York and Los Angeles starts at US$66,500 aboard a super midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) and Los Angeles to New York — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between New York and Los Angeles is about 3,974 km (2,469 miles), or 2,146 nautical miles.
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Expect US$66,500 – US$175,000 for a one-way charter between New York and Los Angeles, depending on the aircraft — a super midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. 12-16 seats and 7,400 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 58m | 4h 28m – 5h 28m | US$92,000 | 9-12 |
| Heavy Jet | 4h 58m | 4h 28m – 5h 28m | US$125,000 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 4h 58m | US$92,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 4h 58m | US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 5h 05m | US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 4h 58m | US$125,000 – US$175,000 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 4h 49m | US$137,500 – US$192,500 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 4h 49m | US$150,000 – US$200,000 | 13-16 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between New York and Los Angeles? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
New York, United States: John F. Kennedy International Airport, Republic Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Teterboro Airport and Morristown Municipal Airport.
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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — New York: Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR), New York (LGA, JFK); Los Angeles: Van Nuys (VNY), Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA), Long Beach (LGB), Los Angeles (LAX).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 15:00 UTC.
New York→Los Angeles runs about 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York → Los Angeles | 807 | 316 min | 266 min | Gulfstream 4 (135), Gulfstream 5 (102), Gulfstream G650 (93), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (91) |
| Los Angeles → New York | 785 | 270 min | — | Gulfstream 4 (140), Gulfstream 5 (112), Gulfstream G650 (90), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (89) |
1592 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KJFK / JFK | KLAX / LAX |
| Longest hard runway | 14,511 ft | 12,894 ft |
| Surface | Porous friction course | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 125 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 9,394 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,268 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 9,616 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,318 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 8,694 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,068 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 7,318 ft spare |
4,600 km 368 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 7,964 ft spare |
5,926 km 958 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 7,994 ft spare |
6,400 km 1,432 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 8,202 ft spare |
7,220 km 2,252 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 7,454 ft spare |
7,400 km 2,432 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 7,594 ft spare |
7,800 km 2,832 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 8,104 ft spare |
7,400 km 2,432 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 6,894 ft spare |
14,260 km 9,292 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 7,094 ft spare |
11,112 km 6,144 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 6,894 ft spare |
12,960 km 7,992 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 8,094 ft spare |
11,945 km 6,977 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
2 further aircraft are omitted: they would need more than one fuel stop over 3,974 km.
Alternates within range: Republic Airport (6,833 ft, 32 km) · Newark Liberty International Airport (11,000 ft, 33 km) · LaGuardia Airport (7,002 ft, 17 km) · Teterboro Airport (6,997 ft, 33 km) · 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)
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of New York and Los Angeles.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 9-12 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Pets are welcome on every New York–Los Angeles charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Demand on New York–Los Angeles comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$66,500 – US$175,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a super midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 4h 58m gate to gate over 3,974 km (2,469 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Super Midsize Jet, Heavy Jet. We lead with a super midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day New York–Los Angeles 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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