Private jet cost
Austin → Los Angeles
A private flight from Austin to Los Angeles covers 1,083 nautical miles (2,005 km) and takes about 2h 53m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $19,508 – $28,281 one-way — about $5,974 per seat.
1,083 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 53m
Flight time (light jet)
3.9h vs 6.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,033 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 201 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 | Non-stop | 4h 10m | $16,797 – $24,964 | $26,257 – $34,992 | $32,057 – $47,592 | $5,220 | 598 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 59m | $19,375 – $27,436 | $30,731 – $39,084 | $36,931 – $52,484 | $5,851 | 761 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 53m | $19,508 – $28,281 | $30,704 – $39,939 | $38,204 – $56,939 | $5,974 | 1,033 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 46m | $25,096 – $36,349 | $39,533 – $51,377 | $48,533 – $72,377 | $7,681 | 1,519 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 39m | $30,327 – $43,884 | $47,811 – $62,081 | $58,311 – $87,081 | $9,276 | 1,778 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 36m | $38,129 – $58,388 | $60,276 – $82,708 | $72,776 – $115K | $12,065 | 2,181 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 31m | $46,775 – $71,300 | $74,039 – $101K | $89,039 – $140K | $14,759 | 2,882 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 39m | $75,785 – $133K | $121K – $189K | $142K – $254K | $26,117 | 5,715 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 Austin–Los Angeles non-stop
Austin: where you’d land
- Austin Executive Airport KEDC
Business-aviation airport · 6,025 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport KAUS
Major hub · 12,250 ft runway · 20 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 (light jet) | 3.9 h | 1,033 kg | $5,974 |
| Airline, economy | 6.2 h | 201 kg | Typically $241–$602 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.7 h | 802 kg | Typically $1,003–$2,407 |
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.