Private jet cost
Vancouver → Los Angeles
A private flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles covers 923 nautical miles (1,710 km) and takes about 2h 48m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $13,460 – $19,240 one-way — about $4,088 per seat.
923 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 48m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.8h vs 5.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
535 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 171 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 36m | $14,721 – $21,822 | $23,064 – $30,658 | $28,864 – $43,258 | $4,568 | 516 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 48m | $13,460 – $19,240 | $21,169 – $27,159 | $27,369 – $40,559 | $4,088 | 535 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 30m | $17,284 – $24,973 | $27,283 – $35,377 | $34,783 – $52,377 | $5,282 | 896 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 24m | $22,266 – $32,138 | $35,178 – $45,570 | $44,178 – $66,570 | $6,801 | 1,320 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 18m | $26,942 – $38,850 | $42,604 – $55,138 | $53,104 – $80,138 | $8,224 | 1,545 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 16m | $33,933 – $51,737 | $53,820 – $73,534 | $66,320 – $106K | $10,709 | 1,896 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 11m | $41,691 – $63,267 | $66,217 – $90,058 | $81,217 – $129K | $13,120 | 2,508 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 18m | $67,662 – $118K | $108K – $168K | $129K – $233K | $23,214 | 4,967 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 Vancouver–Los Angeles non-stop
Vancouver: where you’d land
- Abbotsford International Airport CYXX
Airport with private terminal · 9,600 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs · 24h - Vancouver International Airport CYVR
Major hub · 11,500 ft runway · 25 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) | 3.8 h | 535 kg | $4,088 |
| Airline, economy | 5.9 h | 171 kg | Typically $205–$513 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.4 h | 684 kg | Typically $855–$2,052 |
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.