29Oct
Thu
Cessna Citation X Super-midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 8,890
whole aircraft
Private jet from Los Angeles to Sacramento
We have seen 4 empty legs from Los Angeles to Sacramento, from US$ 7,908. A full charter is estimated at US$ 5,500–11,000. 312 nm, about 1h09 in the air.
- Distance
- 312 nm
- Flight time
- 1h09
- Typical empty leg, light jet
- US$ 7,908
- One-way charter, light jet
- US$ 11,000
Published flights
2Nov
Mon
US$ 7,908
whole aircraft
19Dec
Sat
Cessna Citation X Super-midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 8,890
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 4
- Lowest price
- US$ 7,908
- Median price
- US$ 8,890
- Latest flight
- 12 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 12 Oct 2026 | Learjet 40 | Price on request |
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 | 1h31 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 4,200–US$ 8,400 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h19 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 4,700–US$ 9,400 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h09 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 5,500–US$ 11,000 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h07 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,700–US$ 13,400 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 7,908, against US$ 11,000 for a full charter on a light jet: about 28% 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 Sacramento
- Sacramento International Airport SMF0 km from the centre
- McClellan Airfield MCC17 km from the centre
- Sacramento Executive Airport SAC22 km from the centre
- Sacramento Mather Airport MHR30 km from the centre
- Yuba County Airport MYV45 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Los Angeles to Sacramento?
A full charter runs about US$ 5,500–11,000 on a light jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 7,908, with a median of US$ 8,890.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Sacramento?
It is 312 nautical miles (578 km): about 1h09 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Los Angeles → Sacramento?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation X, Cessna Citation CJ3, Learjet 40.
Are there empty legs from Los Angeles to Sacramento right now?
Yes, 3 listed now, from US$ 7,908. 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 Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF), McClellan Airfield (MCC), Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Sacramento 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.