Private jet cost
Los Angeles → Washington, D.C.
A private flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. covers 1,982 nautical miles (3,670 km) and takes about 4h 48m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $41,031 – $60,046 one-way — about $12,635 per seat.
1,982 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 48m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.8h vs 8.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,644 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 367 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 08m | $32,113 – $47,686 | $50,235 – $66,891 | $56,035 – $79,491 | $9,975 | 1,167 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 09m | $33,601 – $47,799 | $53,079 – $67,791 | $59,279 – $81,191 | $10,175 | 1,370 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 46m | $37,916 – $54,926 | $59,716 – $77,622 | $67,216 – $94,622 | $11,605 | 2,070 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 48m | $41,031 – $60,046 | $64,048 – $84,064 | $73,048 – $105K | $12,635 | 2,644 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 36m | $49,380 – $72,219 | $77,123 – $101K | $87,623 – $126K | $15,200 | 3,087 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 31m | $61,749 – $95,826 | $96,614 – $134K | $109K – $166K | $19,697 | 3,782 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 21m | $75,393 – $117K | $118K – $164K | $133K – $203K | $23,989 | 4,989 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 36m | $122K – $218K | $191K – $306K | $212K – $371K | $42,458 | 9,923 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–Washington, D.C. 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
Washington, D.C.: where you’d land
- Manassas Regional Airport KHEF
Business-aviation airport · 6,200 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h - Washington Dulles International Airport KIAD
Major hub · 11,501 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport KDCA
Major hub · 7,169 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (midsize jet) | 5.8 h | 2,644 kg | $12,635 |
| Airline, economy | 8.1 h | 367 kg | Typically $440–$1,101 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.6 h | 1468 kg | Typically $1,835–$4,404 |
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.