Private jet cost
Auckland → Los Angeles
A private flight from Auckland to Los Angeles covers 5,670 nautical miles (10,501 km) and takes about 24h 18m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $94,584 – $140K one-way — about $29,373 per seat.
5,670 nm
Great-circle distance
24h 18m
Flight time (turboprop)
25.3h vs 16h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,488 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1050 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | 5 fuel stops | 24h 18m | $94,584 – $140K | $148K – $197K | $154K – $210K | $29,373 | 3,488 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 20h 08m | $91,553 – $131K | $144K – $185K | $150K – $198K | $27,792 | 3,852 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 16h 03m | $101K – $147K | $158K – $207K | $166K – $224K | $31,056 | 5,760 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 14h 41m | $122K – $179K | $191K – $250K | $200K – $271K | $37,601 | 8,082 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 14h 08m | $147K – $215K | $230K – $302K | $240K – $327K | $45,303 | 9,464 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 07m | $171K – $268K | $267K – $373K | $279K – $405K | $54,883 | 10,982 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 37m | $209K – $325K | $326K – $454K | $341K – $493K | $66,761 | 14,495 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 23m | $336K – $609K | $525K – $851K | $546K – $916K | $118,036 | 28,804 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Auckland–Los Angeles non-stop
Auckland: where you’d land
- Auckland Airport NZAA
Major hub · 11,926 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h
Los Angeles: where you’d land
- Van Nuys Airport KVNY
Business-aviation airport · 8,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Hollywood Burbank Airport KBUR
Airport with private terminal · 6,886 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Los Angeles International Airport KLAX
Major hub · 12,923 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 25.3 h | 3,488 kg | $29,373 |
| Airline, economy | 16 h | 1050 kg | Typically $1,260–$3,150 |
| Airline, first / business | 15.5 h | 4201 kg | Typically $5,251–$12,602 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.