Private jet cost routes
Private jet cost routes are estimates, not fares, because every trip is priced by aircraft, distance and day. A light jet from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, 199 nautical miles, runs $4,000 to $6,000. We show the math behind each route so you can compare.
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This page gathers the routes we quote most often and puts one number beside each: the estimated light jet price for the trip. A 199 nautical mile hop from Los Angeles to Las Vegas prices at $4,000 to $6,000 in a light jet, and that figure is an estimate before taxes and fees. The rest of the page explains where the numbers come from and how they change when you move up a class or fly on a holiday weekend.
Operators flying under FAA Part 135 hold operational control of every flight we arrange, and our role as a DOT Part 295 charter broker is to match your day to the right aircraft. When a route crosses a border, CBP clearance adds time at both ends. If your schedule is fixed, then booking earlier usually widens the choice of aircraft and FBO slots. Van Nuys is a common departure point for Los Angeles and Las Vegas flights, and Teterboro plays the same role for New York trips.
Inbound private jet routes
Inbound traffic into the New York area concentrates at Teterboro, where the longest runway is 6,997 ft and the field sits 9 ft above sea level. A New York to Miami flight covers 949 nautical miles in about 2h 37m by light jet, with estimates from $10,000 to $15,000. The reverse direction is priced the same way, though drop-off fees and repositioning can shift the quote. Teterboro and Van Nuys anchor most New York and Los Angeles private jet routes, and both fields have several FBOs so ground time is rarely the bottleneck. If you are flying into Los Angeles, then Van Nuys is often the closer option to the Westside and the Valley, with an 8,001 ft runway and a field elevation of 802 ft. A light jet from New York to Los Angeles covers 2,129 nautical miles in 6h 15m, estimated at $23,500 to $36,000, so most travelers book a super-midsize or heavy jet for the nonstop. A Los Angeles to San Francisco flight of 279 nautical miles takes about 59 minutes at $4,000 to $6,000. When the date is flexible, then an empty leg on a repositioning flight can be the best value on this corridor.
New York → Miami
- 2h 37m
- $10,000–$15,000
- 949 nm
Los Angeles → Las Vegas
- 0h 47m
- $4,000–$6,000
- 199 nm
Los Angeles → San Francisco
- 0h 59m
- $4,000–$6,000
- 279 nm
Los Angeles → Aspen
- 1h 51m
- $7,000–$10,500
- 634 nm
Chicago → New York
- 1h 49m
- $7,000–$10,500
- 619 nm
Miami → Nassau
- 0h 42m
- $4,000–$6,000
- 161 nm
Washington, DC → New York
- 0h 46m
- $4,000–$6,000
- 194 nm
Dallas → Las Vegas
- 2h 34m
- $9,500–$15,000
- 925 nm
Outbound private jet routes
Outbound from the Northeast, Florida and the Caribbean dominate the list. A New York to Palm Beach flight covers 902 nautical miles in roughly 2h 30m, estimated at $9,500 to $14,500 by light jet, and Miami is a similar distance. Chicago to New York runs 619 nautical miles in 1h 49m at $7,000 to $10,500. If your trip is international, then CBP clearance at the destination is part of the plan, and the pilot will confirm the port of entry before departure. From Texas, a Dallas to Houston flight of 208 nautical miles takes about 48 minutes at $4,000 to $6,000, which makes Love Field and Hobby a practical pair for a morning meeting and an afternoon return. Dallas to Las Vegas covers 925 nautical miles in 2h 34m, estimated at $9,500 to $15,000. Dallas Love Field and Houston Hobby keep short Texas trips efficient, and both have multiple FBOs. If you are heading to the mountains, then a New York to Aspen flight of 1,503 nautical miles takes 4h 43m at $18,000 to $27,500, and the higher field elevation at Aspen can limit payload on warm days.
New York → Los Angeles
- 6h 15m
- $23,500–$36,000
- 2,129 nm
New York → Palm Beach
- 2h 30m
- $9,500–$14,500
- 902 nm
New York → Aspen
- 4h 43m
- $18,000–$27,500
- 1,503 nm
New York → The Hamptons
- 0h 30m
- $4,000–$6,000
- 82 nm
Dallas → Houston
- 0h 48m
- $4,000–$6,000
- 208 nm
New York → Boston
- 0h 41m
- $4,000–$6,000
- 158 nm
Los Angeles → Cabo San Lucas
- 2h 16m
- $8,500–$13,000
- 808 nm
Chicago → Miami
- 2h 48m
- $10,500–$16,000
- 1,023 nm
How we calculate route times and prices
We start with the great-circle distance between the two airports and add a 5% routing allowance for the airways and approaches you actually fly. Great-circle distance plus a 5% routing allowance sets the base for every estimate, so a 949 nautical mile trip is modeled a little longer than the map suggests. We then apply the class cruise speed, add 0.3 h for taxi, climb and descent, and round to the nearest minute. Every figure on this page is an estimate, and the operator's quote is the one that counts.
Price comes from the hourly rate range for the class, multiplied by the modeled flight time with a one-hour minimum. Light jets bill at $3,800 to $5,800 per hour, and a one-hour minimum applies to short hops, which is why a 199 nautical mile trip still lands near $4,000. Turboprops run $2,200 to $3,500 per hour, midsize jets $5,200 to $7,800, super-midsize $7,200 to $10,000 and heavy jets $9,500 to $14,500. If your party is small and the leg is short, then a turboprop or light jet usually keeps the estimate lowest. Taxes, crew overnight and de-icing are extra.
Questions
What drives private jet cost routes the most?
Flight time drives it, because the hourly rate is applied to the modeled time. A light jet at $3,800 to $5,800 per hour makes a 199 nautical mile Los Angeles to Las Vegas trip about $4,000 to $6,000, while a 2,129 nautical mile New York to Los Angeles trip runs $23,500 to $36,000. Aircraft class, date and repositioning also matter.
How long is a private jet flight from New York to Miami?
A light jet covers the 949 nautical miles in about 2h 37m, with estimates from $10,000 to $15,000. The time includes 0.3 h for taxi, climb and descent plus a 5% routing allowance. If you fly a midsize or heavy jet, then the cabin is larger but the block time changes little.
Can I book a private jet from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas?
Yes, and the 808 nautical mile leg takes about 2h 16m by light jet, estimated at $8,500 to $13,000. Because it crosses into Mexico, CBP and Mexican customs formalities apply, and the operator will confirm documents. If your party is larger, then a super-midsize or heavy jet gives more cabin and baggage space.
What is the cheapest route on this page?
Several short legs tie at $4,000 to $6,000 by light jet: New York to the Hamptons at 82 nautical miles, Los Angeles to Las Vegas at 199, Los Angeles to San Francisco at 279, and Miami to Nassau at 161. Each is billed at the one-hour minimum, so the estimate stays in the same band.
How do turboprops compare on these routes?
Turboprops bill at $2,200 to $3,500 per hour and cruise at 300 knots, so they cost less per hour but take longer. On a 619 nautical mile Chicago to New York trip, a light jet takes 1h 49m at $7,000 to $10,500; a turboprop would be slower and may need a fuel stop. If the leg is short and the party is small, then a turboprop can be the lower estimate.
Do empty legs change the price of these routes?
They can. An empty leg is a repositioning flight the operator needs to move anyway, and it is often priced below the one-way estimate. Availability is irregular, so it is worth asking when you request a quote. If your dates are flexible, then an empty leg on a route like New York to Palm Beach may be offered.
Who is responsible for the flight itself?
The operator is. Flights are flown by FAA Part 135 operators who hold operational control, and we act as a DOT Part 295 charter broker, arranging the trip and the quote. If you are comparing quotes, then ask which operator and aircraft type are behind each price.