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Gulfstream V/G500/G550 Ultra long range, 14 seats
US$ 72,790
whole aircraft
Private jet from Washington to Los Angeles
We have seen 2 empty legs from Washington to Los Angeles, from US$ 46,990. A full charter is estimated at US$ 44,100–88,200. 1,996 nm, about 4h39 in the air.
- Distance
- 1,996 nm
- Flight time
- 4h39
- Typical empty leg, heavy jet
- US$ 46,990
- One-way charter, heavy jet
- US$ 88,200
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 46,990
- Median price
- US$ 46,990
- Latest flight
- 17 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 17 Oct 2026 | Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450 | US$ 46,990 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 4h56 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 29,600–US$ 59,200 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 4h44 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 35,500–US$ 71,000 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 4h39 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 44,100–US$ 88,200 |
| Ultra long range, 14 seats | 4h28 | US$ 13,000 | US$ 58,200–US$ 116,400 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 46,990, against US$ 88,200 for a full charter on a heavy 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 Washington
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport DCA0 km from the centre
- Washington Dulles International Airport IAD38 km from the centre
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport BWI48 km from the centre
- Joint Base Andrews ADW15 km from the centre
- Fort Meade Executive Airport FME35 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 Washington to Los Angeles?
A full charter runs about US$ 44,100–88,200 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 46,990, with a median of US$ 46,990.
How long is the flight from Washington to Los Angeles?
It is 1,996 nautical miles (3,697 km): about 4h39 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Washington → 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, Gulfstream V/G500/G550.
Are there empty legs from Washington to Los Angeles right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 72,790. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). 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 Washington?
The return route has its own page, with 1 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.