Private jet cost
Charlotte → Los Angeles
A private flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles covers 1,843 nautical miles (3,414 km) and takes about 4h 29m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $38,575 – $56,393 one-way — about $11,871 per seat.
1,843 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 29m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.5h vs 7.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,470 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 341 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 | 1 fuel stop | 7h 38m | $30,311 – $44,959 | $47,464 – $63,129 | $53,264 – $75,729 | $9,409 | 1,096 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 02m | $27,923 – $39,950 | $43,882 – $56,345 | $50,082 – $69,745 | $8,484 | 1,154 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 26m | $35,985 – $52,055 | $56,747 – $73,662 | $64,247 – $90,662 | $11,005 | 1,952 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 29m | $38,575 – $56,393 | $60,269 – $79,025 | $69,269 – $100K | $11,871 | 2,470 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 18m | $46,442 – $67,850 | $72,604 – $95,138 | $83,104 – $120K | $14,287 | 2,885 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 13m | $58,108 – $90,054 | $91,012 – $126K | $104K – $158K | $18,520 | 3,535 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 04m | $70,981 – $110K | $111K – $154K | $126K – $193K | $22,566 | 4,664 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 18m | $114K – $205K | $180K – $288K | $201K – $353K | $39,939 | 9,274 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 Charlotte–Los Angeles non-stop
Charlotte: where you’d land
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport KCLT
Major hub · 10,000 ft runway · 15 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 (midsize jet) | 5.5 h | 2,470 kg | $11,871 |
| Airline, economy | 7.8 h | 341 kg | Typically $410–$1,024 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.3 h | 1365 kg | Typically $1,707–$4,096 |
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.