Private jet cost
Seattle → Los Angeles
A private flight from Seattle to Los Angeles covers 818 nautical miles (1,515 km) and takes about 2h 31m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $12,277 – $17,508 one-way — about $3,723 per seat.
818 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 31m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.5h vs 5.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
481 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 151 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 | Non-stop | 3h 13m | $13,354 – $19,751 | $20,959 – $27,802 | $26,759 – $40,402 | $4,138 | 462 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 31m | $12,277 – $17,508 | $19,349 – $24,770 | $25,549 – $38,170 | $3,723 | 481 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 15m | $15,818 – $22,793 | $25,028 – $32,370 | $32,528 – $49,370 | $4,826 | 807 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 10m | $20,400 – $29,364 | $32,308 – $41,744 | $41,308 – $62,744 | $6,221 | 1,188 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 05m | $24,712 – $35,534 | $39,173 – $50,564 | $49,673 – $75,564 | $7,531 | 1,392 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 02m | $31,168 – $47,355 | $49,567 – $67,489 | $62,067 – $99,489 | $9,815 | 1,709 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 58m | $38,341 – $57,973 | $61,063 – $82,757 | $76,063 – $122K | $12,039 | 2,262 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 05m | $62,309 – $108K | $100K – $155K | $121K – $220K | $21,301 | 4,475 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 Seattle–Los Angeles non-stop
Seattle: where you’d land
- Boeing Field / King County International Airport KBFI
Business-aviation airport · 10,000 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Paine Field (Snohomish County Airport) KPAE
Airport with private terminal · 9,010 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport KSEA
Major hub · 11,901 ft runway · 30 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 (very light jet) | 3.5 h | 481 kg | $3,723 |
| Airline, economy | 5.6 h | 151 kg | Typically $182–$454 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.1 h | 606 kg | Typically $757–$1,818 |
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.