Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 08m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceUS$10,000 – US$13,500
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Private charter between Ontario and Phoenix starts at US$10,000 aboard a very light jet.
We fly Ontario (ONT) ⇄ Phoenix (PHX) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Ontario and Phoenix is about 522 km (324 miles), or 282 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Ontario to Phoenix (and Phoenix to Ontario) ranges from US$10,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$22,500 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 08m | 1h 01m – 1h 15m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 04m | 58 min – 1h 10m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 08m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 06m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 04m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 04m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 03m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 00m | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
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.
Charter pricing on Ontario–Phoenix 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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Ontario, United States: Ontario International Airport, Chino Airport, Riverside Municipal Airport, San Bernardino International Airport, Long Beach International Airport and Southern California Logistics Airport.
Phoenix, United States: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Scottsdale Airport, Mesa Gateway Airport, Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, Phoenix Goodyear Airport and Glendale Municipal Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Ontario: Chino (CNO), Ontario (ONT), San Bernardino (SBD), Riverside (RAL); Phoenix: Scottsdale (SCF), Phoenix (DVT, PHX), Mesa (AZA), Goodyear (GYR), Glendale (KGEU).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 15:00 UTC.
Phoenix→Ontario runs about 4 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario → Phoenix | 55 | 53 min | 43 min | Honda HondaJet (8), Beech Super King Air (7), Cessna Citation XLS (6), Bombardier Challenger 350 (3) |
| Phoenix → Ontario | 65 | 57 min | — | Honda HondaJet (18), Cessna Citation Mustang (6), Cessna Citation CJ3 (5), Gulfstream 4 (5) |
120 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Ontario International Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KONT / ONT | KPHX / PHX |
| Longest hard runway | 12,197 ft | 11,489 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 944 ft | 1,135 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Ontario to Phoenix can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Ontario International Airport has 12,197 ft and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 11,489 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 522 km.
Alternates within range: Chino Airport (7,000 ft, 10 km) · Riverside Municipal Airport (5,401 ft, 18 km) · San Bernardino International Airport (10,000 ft, 34 km) · Long Beach International Airport (10,000 ft, 57 km) · Scottsdale Airport (8,249 ft, 23 km) · Mesa Gateway Airport (10,401 ft, 36 km) · Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (8,196 ft, 29 km) · Phoenix Goodyear Airport (8,500 ft, 34 km)
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 522 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
See the guide range — US$10,000 – US$22,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Ontario–Phoenix is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$22,500 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 08m gate to gate across the 522 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Ontario–Phoenix 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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