Fly private between Stockton and Los Angeles from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Stockton (SCK) to Los Angeles (VNY), and from Los Angeles (VNY) back to Stockton (SCK).
Stockton and Los Angeles lie approximately 478 km apart (297 mi / 258 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Stockton–Los Angeles 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. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 04m | 58 min – 1h 10m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 01m | 55 min – 1h 07m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 19m | 1h 11m – 1h 27m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 04m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 02m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 01m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 01m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 59 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 57 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 19m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 15m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Jet charter costs between Stockton and Los Angeles are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Stockton, United States: Stockton Metropolitan Airport, Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field and Livermore 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.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 15:00 UTC.
Los Angeles→Stockton runs about 4 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Thu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton → Los Angeles | 31 | 58 min | 42 min | Bombardier Challenger 300 (6), Embraer Phenom 300 (4), Gulfstream 4 (2), Pilatus PC-12 (2) |
| Los Angeles → Stockton | 34 | 62 min | — | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (5), Cessna Citation Latitude (3), Learjet 45 (3), Pilatus PC-12 (3) |
65 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
65 business-aviation flights were tracked between Stockton and Los Angeles from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1.2 a week, on 58 separate days.
80% were jets and 20% turboprops. 31 flights set out from the Stockton side and 34 from the Los Angeles side.
Busiest full month: October 2025 (16 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Monday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Stockton | Livermore Municipal Airport (LVK) – 33 flights; Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) – 31 flights; Kingdon Airpark – 1 flights |
| Los Angeles | Van Nuys Airport (VNY) – 28 flights; John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) – 25 flights; Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) – 7 flights; Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – 2 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Stockton Metropolitan Airport | Van Nuys Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KSCK / SCK | KVNY / VNY |
| Longest hard runway | 10,245 ft | 8,001 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 33 ft | 802 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Stockton to Los Angeles can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Stockton Metropolitan Airport has 10,245 ft and Van Nuys Airport 8,001 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 478 km.
Alternates within range: Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (5,904 ft, 39 km) · Livermore Municipal Airport (5,253 ft, 56 km) · Kingdon Airpark (3,851 ft, 24 km) · Tracy Municipal Airport (4,001 ft, 29 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)
See the guide range — US$10,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 4-6 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Stockton–Los Angeles is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
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.
About 1h 04m gate to gate over 478 km (297 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Stockton–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.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 65 business-aviation flights between Stockton and Los Angeles – about 1.2 a week, flown on 58 different days. Monday was the busiest day of the week and October 2025 the busiest full month (16 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Livermore Municipal Airport (LVK) – 33 flights; Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) – 31 flights; Kingdon Airpark – 1 flights on the Stockton side, and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) – 28 flights; John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) – 25 flights; Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) – 7 flights; Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – 2 flights on the Los Angeles side.
80% of the tracked flights were jets and 20% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Bombardier Challenger 300.
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