Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas by private jet.
One-way charter from $12.3k on a light jet. Prices below are estimated from great-circle distance and current hourly rates.
- Distance
- 812 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 14m
- One way
- $12.3k
- Aircraft
- Light jet
Flying Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas.
Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas is 812 nautical miles (1,504 km), about 2h 14m in a light jet. One-way charter from $12.3k.
Most private flights on this route leave from Van Nuys (VNY) and arrive at Cabo San Lucas International (CSL). As an international trip, you clear customs and immigration at the first airport of entry; we confirm passports, visas and permits when you book.
The right aircraft depends on passengers and bags. A turboprop takes about 3h 12m. A light jet takes about 2h 14m. A midsize jet takes about 2h 09m.
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 Cabo San Lucas: 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.
Customs and immigration are handled at the private terminal where available.
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 Cabo San Lucas questions
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Ask a specialistHow long is the flight from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas?+
About 2h 14m in a light jet, depending on winds, aircraft and routing.
How much is a private jet from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas?+
One-way charter from $12.3k, 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.
Do I need a visa?+
Private flights follow the same entry rules as airline travel. We check documents when we confirm your booking.
Keep planning.
Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas, on your schedule.
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