Private jet cost
Lugano → Los Angeles
A private flight from Lugano to Los Angeles covers 5,213 nautical miles (9,654 km) and takes about 10h 56m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $178K – $279K one-way — about $57,163 per seat.
5,213 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 56m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.9h vs 15h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
12,561 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 965 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 | 4 fuel stops | 21h 55m | $85,003 – $126K | $133K – $177K | $139K – $190K | $26,421 | 3,146 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 18h 08m | $82,286 – $118K | $129K – $166K | $136K – $179K | $24,996 | 3,472 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 58m | $94,691 – $138K | $148K – $194K | $156K – $211K | $29,074 | 5,369 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 39m | $114K – $167K | $178K – $234K | $187K – $255K | $35,078 | 7,509 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 23m | $128K – $187K | $199K – $262K | $209K – $287K | $39,388 | 8,294 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 08m | $159K – $249K | $248K – $347K | $261K – $379K | $50,997 | 10,166 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 56m | $178K – $279K | $276K – $388K | $291K – $427K | $57,163 | 12,561 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 23m | $312K – $565K | $489K – $791K | $510K – $856K | $109,714 | 26,661 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 Lugano–Los Angeles non-stop
Lugano: where you’d land
- Lugano Airport LSZA
Business-aviation airport · 4,429 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs
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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 11.9 h | 12,561 kg | $57,163 |
| Airline, economy | 15 h | 965 kg | Typically $1,158–$2,896 |
| Airline, first / business | 14.5 h | 3861 kg | Typically $4,827–$11,584 |
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.