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Private jet from New York to Los Angeles

We have seen 14 empty legs from New York to Los Angeles, from US$ 45,090. A full charter is estimated at US$ 46,600–93,200. 2,119 nm, about 4h55 in the air.

Distance
2,119 nm
Flight time
4h55
Typical empty leg, heavy jet
US$ 57,190
One-way charter, heavy jet
US$ 93,200

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
14
Lowest price
US$ 45,090
Median price
US$ 68,790
Latest flight
14 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

14 Oct 2026 Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450 US$ 57,390

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

What a full charter costs

ClassTimeHourCharter
Midsize jet, 8 seats 5h13 US$ 6,000 US$ 31,300–US$ 62,600
Super-midsize jet, 9 seats 5h00 US$ 7,500 US$ 37,500–US$ 75,000
Heavy jet, 12 seats 4h55 US$ 9,500 US$ 46,600–US$ 93,200
Ultra long range, 14 seats 4h43 US$ 13,000 US$ 61,400–US$ 122,800

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 57,190, against US$ 93,200 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 39% 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 New York

Airports in Los Angeles

Questions

How much is a private jet from New York to Los Angeles?

A full charter runs about US$ 46,600–93,200 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 45,090, with a median of US$ 68,790.

How long is the flight from New York to Los Angeles?

It is 2,119 nautical miles (3,924 km): about 4h55 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly New York → Los Angeles?

Non-stop: midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats), heavy jet (12 seats), ultra long range (14 seats). Seen on this route: Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450, Bombardier Global 5000/5500, Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650, Gulfstream V/G500/G550, Gulfstream G500 (2018).

Are there empty legs from New York to Los Angeles right now?

Yes, 13 listed now, from US$ 45,090. They are at the top of this page.

Which airports do the flights use?

In New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). In Los Angeles: Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Long Beach International Airport (LGB). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Los Angeles to New York?

The return route has its own page, with 19 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.