Private jet to Los Angeles.
A private jet to Los Angeles lands at Van Nuys Airport or Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport. From Miami, the 2,029-nautical-mile flight takes about 5h 12m on a midsize jet and is estimated at $26,000–$41,600 one way, or $6,500–$31,200 as an empty leg. The largest private jet markets with modelled routes into Los Angeles are Miami, New York, Las Vegas.
| Arrival airports | Van Nuys Airport (VNY, 2,439 m runway); Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 2,099 m runway); Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 3,930 m runway) |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 3,930 m |
| Elevation | 802 ft at Van Nuys Airport |
| Top origins | Miami, New York, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Aspen |
| Empty legs into Los Angeles today | 0 |
Where do private jets to Los Angeles fly from?
The 15 origins below are the modelled routes into Los Angeles, ordered by the size of the private jet market at the origin, starting with Miami, New York, Las Vegas.
| Origin | Distance | Block time | Aircraft | One-way charter (est.) | Empty leg (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami to Los Angeles | 2,029 nm | 5h 12m | Midsize jet | $26,000–$41,600 | $6,500–$31,200 |
| New York to Los Angeles | 2,125 nm | 5h 26m | Midsize jet | $27,200–$43,500 | $6,800–$32,600 |
| Las Vegas to Los Angeles | 198 nm | 0h 46m | Light jet | $3,500–$5,500 | $900–$4,100 |
| San Francisco to Los Angeles | 302 nm | 1h 03m | Light jet | $3,700–$5,700 | $900–$4,300 |
| Aspen to Los Angeles | 630 nm | 1h 55m | Light jet | $6,700–$10,500 | $1,700–$7,900 |
| Dallas to Los Angeles | 1,075 nm | 3h 05m | Light jet | $10,800–$16,900 | $2,700–$12,700 |
| Chicago to Los Angeles | 1,514 nm | 4h 14m | Light jet | $14,800–$23,300 | $3,700–$17,500 |
| Toronto to Los Angeles | 1,887 nm | 4h 51m | Midsize jet | $24,300–$38,800 | $6,100–$29,100 |
| Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles | 1,994 nm | 5h 07m | Midsize jet | $25,600–$40,900 | $6,400–$30,700 |
| Montreal to Los Angeles | 2,141 nm | 5h 28m | Midsize jet | $27,400–$43,800 | $6,900–$32,900 |
| Boston to Los Angeles | 2,251 nm | 5h 44m | Midsize jet | $28,700–$45,900 | $7,200–$34,400 |
| London to Los Angeles | 4,728 nm | 10h 32m | Heavy jet | $94,700–$157,900 | $23,700–$118,400 |
| Paris to Los Angeles | 4,906 nm | 10h 55m | Heavy jet | $98,200–$163,700 | $24,600–$122,800 |
| Geneva to Los Angeles | 5,127 nm | 10h 56m | Ultra-long-range jet | $153,000–$240,500 | $38,300–$180,400 |
| Zurich to Los Angeles | 5,142 nm | 10h 58m | Ultra-long-range jet | $153,500–$241,200 | $38,400–$180,900 |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
Which airport should I use for Los Angeles?
Van Nuys Airport is 29 km from the centre of Los Angeles in a straight line, and 2 other airports can take private jets.
| Airport | Codes | Longest runway | Distance to centre | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Nuys Airport | KVNY / VNY | 2,439 m | 29 km | Business aviation terminal |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | KBUR / BUR | 2,099 m | 20 km | Airport with GA terminal |
| Los Angeles International Airport | KLAX / LAX | 3,930 m | 19 km | Airport with GA terminal |
Runway lengths and coordinates from OurAirports (OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026); straight-line distances to the city centre use Wikidata coordinates (Wikidata (CC0), 2026).
Runway length decides which aircraft can land: a 2,439 m runway at Van Nuys Airport takes every category on this site.
When is the best time to find an empty leg to Los Angeles?
Los Angeles empty legs are concentrated on the short corridors to Las Vegas, San Francisco and Aspen, where Van Nuys-based aircraft reposition several times a week.
Van Nuys (KVNY) is the business aviation airport for Los Angeles, about 29 km from downtown in a straight line; Burbank (KBUR) and Los Angeles International (KLAX) have general aviation handling for larger aircraft.
Las Vegas is the busiest corridor and produces empty legs around every major event and weekend. San Francisco and Silicon Valley business traffic keeps light and midsize jets moving on weekdays; Aspen and the Colorado ski airports are a winter corridor; New York is the main transcontinental route for heavy and ultra-long-range jets.
Prices are quoted in US dollars. Light jets are typical on the short sectors; the transcontinental route to New York sees the largest cabins.
Questions about flying to Los Angeles
Which airport do private jets use for Los Angeles?
Van Nuys Airport (KVNY / VNY) is the usual choice, with Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport and Los Angeles International Airport as alternatives. Straight-line distance to the centre is 29 km.
How much is a private jet to Los Angeles?
From Miami, $26,000–$41,600 one way on a midsize jet as a model estimate; an empty leg on the same route is estimated at $6,500–$31,200. The operator confirms the actual price.
How far in advance are empty legs available?
Most appear between a few days and about two weeks before departure, because they depend on other bookings being confirmed. Some are published 24–48 hours ahead.
What documents do I need?
A passport for international flights and government photo ID for domestic flights. Visa rules are the same as for airline travel.
Sources
- OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). Airport codes, coordinates, elevation and runway lengths.
- Wikidata (CC0), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). City-centre coordinates used for airport-to-city distances.
- Paramount Business Jets, "Private Jet Rental | Jet Cost & Hourly Rates (2026)", 2026-08 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- Amalfi Jets, "Private Jet Cost Per Hour 2026: Rates by Jet Type", 2026-06-15 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- Jetvice, "Private Jet Charter Hourly Rates 2026", 2026-09-01 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates (via frankfurter.dev), 2026-09-18 (accessed 2026-09-20). Rates used for USD, EUR and GBP conversions.
Last reviewed 20 September 2026 by Empty Leg Exclusive Editorial Team.
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