24Oct
Sat
Cessna Citation Excel/XLS Midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 8,990
whole aircraft
Private jet from Carlsbad to Las Vegas
We have seen 3 empty legs from Carlsbad to Las Vegas, from US$ 4,390. A full charter is estimated at US$ 6,000–12,000. 206 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 206 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 8,990
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 12,000
Published flights
26Oct
Mon
Cessna Citation Excel/XLS Midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 4,390
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 3
- Lowest price
- US$ 4,390
- Median price
- US$ 8,990
- Latest flight
- 25 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 25 Oct 2026 | Cessna Citation Excel/XLS | US$ 8,990 |
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 1h08 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 3,200–US$ 6,400 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h00 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 3,600–US$ 7,200 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h00 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h00 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 8,990, against US$ 12,000 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 25% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Carlsbad
- San Diego International Airport SAN45 km from the centre
- McClellan-Palomar Airport CLD0 km from the centre
- Oceanside Municipal Airport OCN12 km from the centre
- Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport KNFG20 km from the centre
- Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field NKX32 km from the centre
Airports in Las Vegas
- Harry Reid International Airport LAS0 km from the centre
- North Las Vegas Airport VGT14 km from the centre
- Boulder City Municipal Airport BLD30 km from the centre
- Henderson Executive Airport HSH12 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Carlsbad to Las Vegas?
A full charter runs about US$ 6,000–12,000 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 4,390, with a median of US$ 8,990.
How long is the flight from Carlsbad to Las Vegas?
It is 206 nautical miles (382 km): about 1h00 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Carlsbad → Las Vegas?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation Excel/XLS.
Are there empty legs from Carlsbad to Las Vegas right now?
Yes, 2 listed now, from US$ 4,390. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Carlsbad: San Diego International Airport (SAN), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), Oceanside Municipal Airport (OCN). In Las Vegas: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), North Las Vegas Airport (VGT), Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Las Vegas to Carlsbad?
The return route has its own page, with 6 empty legs seen. Asking for a round trip in one request is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.