Los Angeles to Aspen by private jet.
One-way charter from $10k on a light jet. Prices below are estimated from great-circle distance and current hourly rates.
- Distance
- 634 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 49m
- One way
- $10k
- Aircraft
- Light jet
Flying Los Angeles to Aspen.
Los Angeles to Aspen is 634 nautical miles (1,174 km), about 1h 49m in a light jet. One-way charter from $10k.
Most private flights on this route leave from Van Nuys (VNY) and arrive at Aspen-Pitkin County (ASE). As a domestic trip, there is no customs or immigration, so you can be in the air shortly after you arrive at the terminal.
The right aircraft depends on passengers and bags. A turboprop takes about 2h 34m. A light jet takes about 1h 49m. A midsize jet takes about 1h 45m.
Prices are for the whole aircraft and exclude Federal excise tax and segment fees. Return trips on the same day cost less per leg than two one-way charters, because the aircraft does not reposition empty.
Flight time and estimated price.
Taxes: 7.5% FET plus segment fees.
Select an aircraft to request it.
Examples only, subject to availability. The exact aircraft depends on which operators have one free on your dates.
Cessna Caravan496 on the US charter list
Pilatus PC-12463 on the US charter list
Beechcraft King Air 200227 on the US charter list
Embraer Phenom 300349 on the US charter list
Cessna Citation CJ3154 on the US charter list
Beechjet 400A128 on the US charter list
Cessna Citation XLS283 on the US charter list
Cessna Citation Latitude260 on the US charter list
Hawker 800XP151 on the US charter listDepart and arrive privately.
Van Nuys, one of the busiest general aviation airports in the world, with an 8,001 ft runway.
Santa Monica: runway cut to 3,500 ft in 2017, which blocks most jets; due to close by the end of 2028.
Los Angeles to Aspen: permits, airports and entry.
- Most private jets in Los Angeles use Van Nuys, one of the busiest general aviation airports in the world, with an 8,001 ft main runway and noise abatement rules.
- Santa Monica's runway was cut to 3,500 ft in 2017, which blocks most jets, and the city plans to close the airport by the end of 2028.
Sources:Wikipedia: Van Nuys AirportWikipedia: Santa Monica Airport
On the day.
You choose the departure time. Arrive 30 minutes before take-off; your car can often drive to the aircraft.
Most clients choose a light jet for this trip. Larger groups or more luggage need a bigger cabin.
Flying out and back on the same day avoids crew overnight costs.
Flown by FAA Part 135 operators, named on your quote.
Empty legs on and near this route.
Aircraft often fly empty to reach their next trip. Those legs sell for less than a full charter, for the whole aircraft.
Other priced trips.
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Los Angeles to Aspen questions
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Ask a specialistHow long is the flight from Los Angeles to Aspen?+
About 1h 49m in a light jet, depending on winds, aircraft and routing.
How much is a private jet from Los Angeles to Aspen?+
One-way charter from $10k, before Federal excise tax. Return trips and overnights change the price.
How many passengers can fly?+
Light jets seat up to 8, super-midsize up to 10 and heavy jets up to 19, depending on the cabin.
Are there empty legs on this route?+
Often. Check the empty-legs page or set an alert for this route.
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