Fly private between San Antonio and Los Angeles from US$27,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — San Antonio (SAT) to Los Angeles (LAX) and Los Angeles to San Antonio — timed and priced alike.
San Antonio and Los Angeles lie approximately 1,945 km apart (1,208 mi / 1,050 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from San Antonio to Los Angeles (and Los Angeles to San Antonio) ranges from US$27,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$75,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 50m | 2h 33m – 3h 07m | US$39,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 38m | 2h 22m – 2h 54m | US$54,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 50m | US$39,500 – US$55,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 48m | US$43,500 – US$61,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 41m | US$47,500 – US$66,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 38m | US$54,000 – US$75,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 38m | US$59,500 – US$83,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 41m | US$65,000 – US$90,500 | 9-12 |
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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
San Antonio, United States: San Antonio International Airport, Stinson Municipal Airport, Nighthawks Nest Airport, New Braunfels National Airport, Boerne Stage Field and Castroville 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 — San Antonio: San Antonio (SAT), New Braunfels (KBAZ); Los Angeles: Van Nuys (VNY), Santa Ana (SNA), Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sat, most often around 16:00 UTC.
San Antonio→Los Angeles runs about 24 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio → Los Angeles | 46 | 169 min | 135 min | Dassault Falcon 2000 (5), Cessna Citation Longitude (5), Gulfstream 5 (4), Cessna Citation Latitude (3) |
| Los Angeles → San Antonio | 29 | 145 min | — | Cessna Citation Sovereign (6), Gulfstream 5 (3), Cessna Citation CJ3 (3), Cessna Citation 10 (2) |
75 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| San Antonio International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KSAT / SAT | KLAX / LAX |
| Longest hard runway | 8,505 ft | 12,894 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 809 ft | 125 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 5,305 ft spare |
2,180 km 252 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 5,605 ft spare |
2,410 km 22 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 5,005 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,268 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 5,227 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,218 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 4,305 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,468 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,929 ft spare |
4,600 km 2,168 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 3,575 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,494 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 3,605 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,968 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 3,813 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,788 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 3,065 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,968 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 3,205 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,368 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 3,715 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,968 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,505 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,828 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,705 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,680 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,505 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,528 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 3,705 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,513 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Stinson Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 22 km) · Nighthawks Nest Airport (7,634 ft, 31 km) · New Braunfels National Airport (6,503 ft, 45 km) · Boerne Stage Field (5,006 ft, 30 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)
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Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between San Antonio and Los Angeles is built around your itinerary.
The San Antonio to Los Angeles route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$27,500 – US$75,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 50m gate to gate across the 1,945 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute San Antonio–Los Angeles 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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