Private jet charter in California.
Private aviation airports, city guides and priced routes across California.
- Cities
- 3
- Airports
- 10
- Private terminals
- 4
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Flying private in California.
California has some of the busiest private aviation airports in the country, with 4 dedicated private terminals across Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego.
Most trips use Van Nuys (VNY), Santa Monica (SMO), McClellan-Palomar (CRQ). Each has FBOs where you check in and board within minutes.
Charter rates match the national market: a light jet costs about $5.5k to $9.8k per hour before Federal excise tax and segment fees.
California cities we serve.
Private aviation airports.
- City
- Los Angeles
- Code
- KVNY · VNY
- Private terminal
- Yes
- City
- Los Angeles
- Code
- KSMO · SMO
- Private terminal
- Yes
- City
- Los Angeles
- Code
- KBUR · BUR
- Private terminal
- GA apron
- City
- Los Angeles
- Code
- KLAX · LAX
- Private terminal
- GA apron
- City
- San Francisco
- Code
- KSFO · SFO
- Private terminal
- GA apron
- City
- San Francisco
- Code
- KOAK · OAK
- Private terminal
- GA apron
- City
- San Francisco
- Code
- KSJC · SJC
- Private terminal
- GA apron
- City
- San Diego
- Code
- KSAN · SAN
- Private terminal
- GA apron
- City
- San Diego
- Code
- KCRQ · CRQ
- Private terminal
- Yes
- City
- San Diego
- Code
- KSEE · SEE
- Private terminal
- Yes
Priced routes to and from California.
How far is California by private jet?
Typical block times from Los Angeles on the most suitable aircraft, with the starting one-way price.
- Flight time
- 0h 31m
- Typical aircraft
- Light jet
- One way
- from $8.3k
- Flight time
- 0h 32m
- Typical aircraft
- Light jet
- One way
- from $8.3k
- Flight time
- 0h 46m
- Typical aircraft
- Light jet
- One way
- from $8.3k
- Flight time
- 0h 58m
- Typical aircraft
- Light jet
- One way
- from $8.3k
- Flight time
- 1h 04m
- Typical aircraft
- Light jet
- One way
- from $8.3k
- Flight time
- 1h 05m
- Typical aircraft
- Light jet
- One way
- from $8.3k
- Flight time
- 1h 30m
- Typical aircraft
- Light jet
- One way
- from $8.3k
- Flight time
- 1h 49m
- Typical aircraft
- Light jet
- One way
- from $10k
Estimated from great-circle distance and current hourly rates. Excludes Federal excise tax.
Charter operators based in California.
Licensed operators with aircraft based at California's airports. Altivo Jets can request any of them, subject to availability.
Clay Lacy AviationVan Nuys, California45 aircraft, including 5 Gulfstream G550
Planet Nine Private AirVan Nuys, California17 aircraft, including 9 Bombardier Global 6000
Dreamline AviationVan Nuys, California14 aircraft, including 3 Bombardier Challenger 604
Boutique AirSan Francisco, California12 aircraft, including 12 Pilatus PC-12
ACP Jet ChartersVan Nuys, California11 aircraft, including 5 Bombardier Global 7500
Pegasus Elite AviationVan Nuys, California11 aircraft, including 4 Gulfstream GIVTrans ExecVan Nuys, California9 aircraft, including 3 Gulfstream GIV
HelinetVan Nuys, California8 aircraft, including 4 Sikorsky S-76Tell us the dates and passengers. A specialist replies with aircraft options and an all-in price, around the clock.
Questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistWhich California airport is best for private jets?+
It depends on the city: Van Nuys for Los Angeles; San Francisco International for San Francisco; McClellan-Palomar for San Diego.
How much is a private jet in California?+
About $5.5k to $9.8k per hour for a light jet, before taxes and fees.
Can I fly between cities in the state?+
Yes. Short intrastate hops suit turboprops and light jets.
How long is a private flight from Los Angeles?+
San Diego is about 0h 31m on a light jet; Palm Springs is about 0h 32m on a light jet; Las Vegas is about 0h 46m on a light jet. Times are block times, gate to gate.
Are there charter operators based in California?+
Yes. Clay Lacy Aviation, Planet Nine Private Air, Dreamline Aviation, Boutique Air and others hold aircraft here. Altivo Jets compares them with operators that can position in, and names the operator on your quote.
Which California cities have their own guide?+
Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego. Each guide covers the airports, flight times and prices from that city.
Can I book a one-way flight to California?+
Yes. You pay for the aircraft one way, plus any positioning if it is based elsewhere. Empty legs into California can cut the price when the timing fits.
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