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Private jet from Los Angeles to Carlsbad

We have seen 11 empty legs from Los Angeles to Carlsbad, from US$ 3,690. A full charter is estimated at US$ 7,500–15,000. 84 nm, about 1h00 in the air.

Distance
84 nm
Flight time
1h00
Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
US$ 8,890
One-way charter, super-midsize jet
US$ 15,000

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
11
Lowest price
US$ 3,690
Median price
US$ 8,890
Latest flight
27 Nov 2026

Earlier flights

27 Nov 2026 Cessna Citation X US$ 8,890
14 Oct 2026 Pilatus PC-12 US$ 5,690
13 Oct 2026 Hawker 125-700/800/850/900 US$ 3,990
13 Oct 2026 Pilatus PC-12 US$ 3,690

Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.

What a full charter costs

ClassTimeHourCharter
Turboprop, 8 seats 1h00 US$ 2,800 US$ 2,800–US$ 5,600
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
Super-midsize jet, 9 seats 1h00 US$ 7,500 US$ 7,500–US$ 15,000

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 8,890, against US$ 15,000 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 41% 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 Los Angeles

Airports in Carlsbad

Questions

How much is a private jet from Los Angeles to Carlsbad?

A full charter runs about US$ 7,500–15,000 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 3,690, with a median of US$ 8,890.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Carlsbad?

It is 84 nautical miles (156 km): about 1h00 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Los Angeles → Carlsbad?

Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation X, Pilatus PC-12, Cessna Citation CJ3, Bombardier Challenger 300, Embraer Phenom 300.

Are there empty legs from Los Angeles to Carlsbad right now?

Yes, 7 listed now, from US$ 4,690. They are at the top of this page.

Which airports do the flights use?

In Los Angeles: Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Long Beach International Airport (LGB). In Carlsbad: San Diego International Airport (SAN), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), Oceanside Municipal Airport (OCN). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Carlsbad to Los Angeles?

The return route has its own page, with 9 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.