Private jet cost
Philadelphia → Los Angeles
A private flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles covers 2,089 nautical miles (3,870 km) and takes about 5h 03m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $42,941 – $62,887 one-way — about $13,229 per seat.
2,089 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 03m
Flight time (midsize jet)
6h vs 8.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,778 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 387 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 31m | $33,513 – $49,806 | $52,390 – $69,815 | $58,190 – $82,415 | $10,415 | 1,222 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 27m | $34,813 – $49,572 | $54,943 – $70,237 | $61,143 – $83,637 | $10,548 | 1,425 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 01m | $39,416 – $57,157 | $62,025 – $80,700 | $69,525 – $97,700 | $12,072 | 2,162 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 5h 03m | $42,941 – $62,887 | $66,986 – $87,981 | $75,986 – $109K | $13,229 | 2,778 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 51m | $51,663 – $75,614 | $80,636 – $106K | $91,136 – $131K | $15,910 | 3,244 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 45m | $64,580 – $100K | $101K – $141K | $113K – $173K | $20,612 | 3,974 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 34m | $78,823 – $122K | $123K – $171K | $138K – $210K | $25,095 | 5,242 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 51m | $127K – $228K | $200K – $321K | $221K – $386K | $44,417 | 10,427 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 Philadelphia–Los Angeles non-stop
Philadelphia: where you’d land
- Northeast Philadelphia Airport KPNE
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Philadelphia International Airport KPHL
Major hub · 12,000 ft runway · 20 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) | 6 h | 2,778 kg | $13,229 |
| Airline, economy | 8.3 h | 387 kg | Typically $464–$1,161 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.8 h | 1548 kg | Typically $1,935–$4,644 |
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.