Private jet cost
Los Angeles → New York
A private flight from Los Angeles to New York covers 2,129 nautical miles (3,944 km) and takes about 4h 56m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $52,510 – $76,874 one-way — about $16,173 per seat.
2,129 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 56m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
5.9h vs 8.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,302 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 394 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 | 8h 39m | $34,033 – $50,592 | $53,189 – $70,899 | $58,989 – $83,499 | $10,578 | 1,242 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 33m | $35,262 – $50,230 | $55,634 – $71,144 | $61,834 – $84,544 | $10,687 | 1,446 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 07m | $39,973 – $57,985 | $62,881 – $81,841 | $70,381 – $98,841 | $12,245 | 2,196 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 53m | $51,499 – $74,640 | $81,076 – $105K | $90,076 – $126K | $15,767 | 3,241 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 56m | $52,510 – $76,874 | $81,938 – $108K | $92,438 – $133K | $16,173 | 3,302 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 50m | $65,630 – $102K | $103K – $143K | $115K – $175K | $20,951 | 4,045 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 39m | $80,095 – $124K | $125K – $174K | $140K – $213K | $25,506 | 5,335 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 56m | $129K – $232K | $203K – $326K | $224K – $391K | $45,143 | 10,614 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–New York 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
New York: where you’d land
- Teterboro Airport KTEB
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Morristown Municipal Airport KMMU
Business-aviation airport · 5,999 ft runway · 55 min to centre · customs · 24h - Newark Liberty International Airport KEWR
Major hub · 11,000 ft runway · 30 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) | 5.9 h | 3,302 kg | $16,173 |
| Airline, economy | 8.4 h | 394 kg | Typically $473–$1,183 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.9 h | 1577 kg | Typically $1,972–$4,732 |
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.