Private jet cost
Los Angeles → Boston
A private flight from Los Angeles to Boston covers 2,260 nautical miles (4,186 km) and takes about 5h 13m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $55,281 – $80,995 one-way — about $17,035 per seat.
2,260 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 13m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6.2h vs 8.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,492 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 419 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 | 2 fuel stops | 9h 52m | $39,362 – $58,197 | $61,804 – $81,948 | $67,604 – $94,548 | $12,195 | 1,417 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 55m | $36,732 – $52,381 | $57,895 – $74,112 | $64,095 – $87,512 | $11,139 | 1,514 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 26m | $41,794 – $60,693 | $65,682 – $85,577 | $73,182 – $103K | $12,811 | 2,308 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 11m | $53,817 – $78,087 | $84,641 – $110K | $93,641 – $131K | $16,488 | 3,404 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 13m | $55,281 – $80,995 | $86,202 – $113K | $96,702 – $138K | $17,035 | 3,492 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 07m | $69,065 – $107K | $108K – $150K | $120K – $182K | $22,061 | 4,278 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 55m | $84,257 – $131K | $132K – $183K | $147K – $222K | $26,848 | 5,642 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 13m | $136K – $244K | $213K – $343K | $234K – $408K | $47,520 | 11,226 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 Los Angeles–Boston non-stop
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
Boston: where you’d land
- Laurence G. Hanscom Field KBED
Business-aviation airport · 7,011 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Boston Logan International Airport KBOS
Major hub · 10,083 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (super-midsize jet) | 6.2 h | 3,492 kg | $17,035 |
| Airline, economy | 8.7 h | 419 kg | Typically $502–$1,256 |
| Airline, first / business | 8.2 h | 1674 kg | Typically $2,093–$5,023 |
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.