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Private jet from Los Angeles to San Diego

We have seen 6 empty legs from Los Angeles to San Diego, from US$ 5,890. A full charter is estimated at US$ 7,500–15,000. 106 nm, about 1h00 in the air.

Distance
106 nm
Flight time
1h00
Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
US$ 7,990
One-way charter, super-midsize jet
US$ 15,000

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
6
Lowest price
US$ 5,890
Median price
US$ 7,990
Latest flight
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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$ 7,990, against US$ 15,000 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 47% 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 San Diego

Questions

How much is a private jet from Los Angeles to San Diego?

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$ 7,990.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Diego?

It is 106 nautical miles (196 km): about 1h00 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Los Angeles → San Diego?

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, Cessna Citation X, Beech King Air 350/360, Cessna Citation Mustang.

Are there empty legs from Los Angeles to San Diego right now?

Yes, 6 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 San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN), General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ), Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, San Diego to Los Angeles?

The return route has its own page, with 2 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.