Private jet from Los Angeles to Mountain View
We have seen 7 empty legs from Los Angeles to Mountain View, from US$ 8,890. A full charter is estimated at US$ 7,500–15,000. 264 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 264 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
- 7
- Lowest price
- US$ 8,890
- Median price
- US$ 10,990
- Latest flight
- 22 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 22 Oct 2026 | Bombardier Challenger 300 | US$ 8,890 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Learjet 60 | US$ 11,290 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650 | US$ 11,390 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 | US$ 10,990 |
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 | 1h21 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 3,800–US$ 7,600 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h11 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 4,200–US$ 8,400 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h02 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 4,900–US$ 9,800 |
| 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 Mountain View
- Mineta San Jose International Airport SJC12 km from the centre
- San Francisco International Airport SFO37 km from the centre
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport OAK37 km from the centre
- Moffett Federal Airfield NUQ0 km from the centre
- Palo Alto Airport PAO8 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Los Angeles to Mountain View?
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$ 8,890, with a median of US$ 10,990.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Mountain View?
It is 264 nautical miles (489 km): about 1h00 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Los Angeles → Mountain View?
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: Bombardier Challenger 300, Bombardier Challenger 350/3500, Learjet 60, Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650.
Are there empty legs from Los Angeles to Mountain View right now?
Yes, 3 listed now, from US$ 8,890. 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 Mountain View: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Mountain View to Los Angeles?
The return route has its own page, with 8 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.