Private jet from San Diego to Los Angeles
We have seen 2 empty legs from San Diego to Los Angeles, 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$ 8,490
- One-way charter, super-midsize jet
- US$ 15,000
Published flights
No empty legs are published on this route right now. Leave your contact and we will tell you when one appears, or request a full charter.
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 5,890
- Median price
- US$ 5,890
- Latest flight
- 25 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 25 Oct 2026 | Bombardier Challenger 300 | US$ 8,490 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Beech King Air 350/360 | US$ 5,890 |
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$ 8,490, against US$ 15,000 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 43% 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 San Diego
- San Diego International Airport SAN0 km from the centre
- General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport TIJ30 km from the centre
- Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field NKX16 km from the centre
- Brown Field Municipal Airport SDM27 km from the centre
- McClellan-Palomar Airport CLD45 km from the centre
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
Questions
How much is a private jet from San Diego to Los Angeles?
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$ 5,890.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Los Angeles?
It is 106 nautical miles (196 km): about 1h00 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly San Diego → Los Angeles?
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, Bombardier Challenger 300.
Are there empty legs from San Diego to Los Angeles right now?
Not right now. Leave your contact and we will tell you when an empty leg appears on this route, or request a full charter.
Which airports do the flights use?
In San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN), General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ), Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX). 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 San Diego?
The return route has its own page, with 6 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.