Fly private between Washington and Los Angeles from US$63,500 for a midsize jet (Hawker 900XP). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Washington (IAD) to Los Angeles (LAX), and from Los Angeles (LAX) back to Washington (IAD).
Washington and Los Angeles lie approximately 3,674 km apart (2,283 mi / 1,984 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$63,500 – US$166,500 for a one-way charter between Washington and Los Angeles, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
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. 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. With seating for 12-16, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 59m | 4h 29m – 5h 29m | US$63,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 4h 40m | 4h 12m – 5h 08m | US$87,500 | 9-12 |
| Heavy Jet | 4h 40m | 4h 12m – 5h 08m | US$119,000 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawker 900XP | 4h 59m | US$63,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 4h 46m | US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 4h 40m | US$87,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 4h 40m | US$96,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 4h 46m | US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 4h 40m | US$119,000 – US$166,500 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 4h 31m | US$131,000 – US$183,000 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 4h 31m | US$143,000 – 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.
Every Washington–Los Angeles quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Washington, United States: Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field, Leesburg Executive Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field and Upperville 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 — Washington: Dulles (IAD), Leesburg (KJYO), Washington (DCA), Manassas (MNZ); Los Angeles: Van Nuys (VNY), Santa Ana (SNA), Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Los Angeles (LAX).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 14:00 UTC.
Washington→Los Angeles runs about 51 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Tue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington → Los Angeles | 122 | 298 min | 246 min | Gulfstream 5 (18), Gulfstream G650 (17), Cessna Citation 10 (12), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (11) |
| Los Angeles → Washington | 147 | 247 min | — | Gulfstream G650 (28), Gulfstream 5 (22), Gulfstream 4 (18), Cessna Citation 10 (16) |
269 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Washington Dulles International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KIAD / IAD | KLAX / LAX |
| Longest hard runway | 11,500 ft | 12,894 ft |
| Surface | CONC-G | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 312 ft | 125 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 8,600 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,183 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 8,000 ft spare |
3,700 km 893 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 8,222 ft spare |
3,650 km 943 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 7,300 ft spare |
3,900 km 693 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,924 ft spare |
4,600 km 7 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 6,570 ft spare |
5,926 km 1,333 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 6,600 ft spare |
6,400 km 1,807 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,808 ft spare |
7,220 km 2,627 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 6,060 ft spare |
7,400 km 2,807 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 6,200 ft spare |
7,800 km 3,207 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 6,710 ft spare |
7,400 km 2,807 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,500 ft spare |
14,260 km 9,667 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 5,700 ft spare |
11,112 km 6,519 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,500 ft spare |
12,960 km 8,367 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 6,700 ft spare |
11,945 km 7,352 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
1 further aircraft is omitted: it would need more than one fuel stop over 3,674 km.
Alternates within range: Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field (6,200 ft, 25 km) · Leesburg Executive Airport (5,500 ft, 17 km) · Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (7,169 ft, 38 km) · Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (8,815 ft, 68 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)
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Washington–Los Angeles when the time is right.
Those 4h 59m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Washington and Los Angeles.
See the guide range — US$63,500 – US$166,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Washington–Los Angeles is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$63,500 – US$166,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Hawker 900XP) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 4h 59m gate to gate over 3,674 km (2,283 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet, Heavy Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Washington–Los Angeles departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Washington–Los Angeles 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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