Private jet cost
Calgary → Los Angeles
A private flight from Calgary to Los Angeles covers 1,034 nautical miles (1,915 km) and takes about 2h 46m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,824 – $27,264 one-way — about $5,761 per seat.
1,034 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 46m
Flight time (light jet)
3.8h vs 6.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
991 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 191 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 00m | $16,159 – $23,999 | $25,276 – $33,660 | $31,076 – $46,260 | $5,020 | 573 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 51m | $18,823 – $26,628 | $29,882 – $37,970 | $36,082 – $51,370 | $5,681 | 736 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 46m | $18,824 – $27,264 | $29,653 – $38,537 | $37,153 – $55,537 | $5,761 | 991 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 39m | $24,226 – $35,055 | $38,194 – $49,593 | $47,194 – $70,593 | $7,410 | 1,458 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 33m | $29,287 – $42,337 | $46,211 – $59,948 | $56,711 – $84,948 | $8,953 | 1,706 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 30m | $36,840 – $56,344 | $58,292 – $79,888 | $70,792 – $112K | $11,648 | 2,093 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 25m | $45,213 – $68,831 | $71,635 – $97,733 | $86,635 – $137K | $14,256 | 2,767 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 33m | $73,289 – $129K | $117K – $183K | $138K – $248K | $25,225 | 5,485 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 Calgary–Los Angeles non-stop
Calgary: where you’d land
- Springbank Airport CYBW
Business-aviation airport · 5,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs - Calgary International Airport CYYC
Major hub · 14,000 ft runway · 25 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) | 3.8 h | 991 kg | $5,761 |
| Airline, economy | 6.1 h | 191 kg | Typically $230–$574 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.6 h | 766 kg | Typically $957–$2,298 |
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.