21Oct
Wed
Cessna Citation X Super-midsize jet, 14 seats
US$ 8,890
whole aircraft
Private jet from Los Angeles to Fresno
We have seen 3 empty legs from Los Angeles to Fresno, from US$ 5,890. A full charter is estimated at US$ 7,500–15,000. 168 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 168 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
- US$ 8,890
- One-way charter, super-midsize jet
- US$ 15,000
Published flights
30Oct
Fri
Beech King Air 350/360 Turboprop, 9 seats
US$ 5,890
whole aircraft
1Dec
Tue
Gulfstream V/G500/G550 Ultra long range, 14 seats
US$ 18,990
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 3
- Lowest price
- US$ 5,890
- Median price
- US$ 8,890
- Latest flight
- —
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 | 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
- Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport BUR0 km from the centre
- Los Angeles International Airport LAX29 km from the centre
- Long Beach International Airport LGB47 km from the centre
- Van Nuys Airport VNY12 km from the centre
- Santa Monica Municipal Airport SMO22 km from the centre
Airports in Fresno
- Fresno Yosemite International Airport FAT0 km from the centre
- Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport NLC53 km from the centre
- Visalia Municipal Airport VIS59 km from the centre
- Fresno Chandler Executive Airport FCH10 km from the centre
- Madera Municipal Airport MAE42 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Los Angeles to Fresno?
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$ 5,890, with a median of US$ 8,890.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Fresno?
It is 168 nautical miles (311 km): about 1h00 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Los Angeles → Fresno?
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: Beech King Air 350/360, Cessna Citation X, Gulfstream V/G500/G550.
Are there empty legs from Los Angeles to Fresno right now?
Yes, 3 listed now, from US$ 5,890. 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 Fresno: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC), Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Fresno to Los Angeles?
The return route has its own page, with 3 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.