How much is a private jet from Los Angeles to Las Vegas?
Our estimate is $4,000 – $7,000 one way on a turboprop, covering 229 miles in 1h 14m nonstop. No cheaper category can serve this route. These are indicative market ranges, not quotes.
Los Angeles to Las Vegas is the busiest private jet corridor in the United States — a short hop that replaces a full afternoon of LAX security lines and I-15 traffic. Most flights depart Van Nuys (VNY), the West Coast's flagship business aviation airport, and land at Harry Reid International (LAS) minutes from the Strip.
Because the leg is short and aircraft constantly reposition between the two cities, it is also one of the best-value charters in the country. At 229 miles it is short enough that most quotes bill the operator's two-hour minimum rather than actual airborne time — which is why a turboprop and a light jet cost less than the speed difference suggests.
What it costs by aircraft category
One-way estimates for Los Angeles (VNY) to Las Vegas (LAS), for every category that can serve the route with one fuel stop or fewer:
| Category | Typical aircraft | Hourly rate | Flight time | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TurbopropRecommended | Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350 | $2,000–$3,500/h | 1h 14m | $4,000 – $7,000 |
| Light Jet | Phenom 300, Citation CJ3+ | $3,500–$5,500/h | 1h 01m | $7,000 – $11,000 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation Latitude, Learjet 60XR | $5,500–$8,000/h | 0h 57m | $11,000 – $16,000 |
| Super-Midsize | Challenger 350, Citation X | $8,000–$10,000/h | 0h 56m | $16,000 – $20,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G650, Global 7500 | $10,000–$18,000/h | 0h 54m | $20,000 – $36,000 |
One way, 4 passengers. Totals are flight time × hourly rate, with a 2-hour billing minimum, rounded to the nearest $100. Full method.
Which jet should you take?
Our recommendation is a turboprop at $4,000 – $7,000: on a 1h 14m leg the cabin difference barely registers, and a Pilatus PC-12 or King Air 350 lands at the same FBO as anything else on the ramp. Step up to a light jet — a Phenom 300 or CJ3+ — if you want the extra speed, a proper enclosed lavatory, or you are travelling with more than six. It is the category most people actually book on this route, and the reason is comfort rather than necessity.
Airports and FBOs
Van Nuys (VNY) offers Clay Lacy, Signature and Castle & Cooke FBOs with 10-minute curb-to-cabin boarding. In Las Vegas, Harry Reid (LAS) has Atlantic and Signature terminals; Henderson Executive (HND) is a quieter alternative 15 minutes south of the Strip.
When to fly — and how to pay less
Thursday and Friday afternoons westbound-to-Vegas book out first; Sunday evening returns carry premium pricing. For the best rates fly mid-week, or watch for empty legs created by the weekend wave — operators routinely discount them heavily.
Flexible on dates? Repositioning flights on busy corridors like this one sell well below standard charter pricing — see how to catch them in ourempty legs guide.
Los Angeles to Las Vegas: common questions
How much is a private jet from LA to Vegas?
Our estimate is $4,000 – $7,000 one way on a turboprop, the category we recommend for this leg. A light jet runs higher; a heavy jet is several times that and makes little sense over 1h 14m. All figures are indicative market ranges, not quotes.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Las Vegas by private jet?
About 1h 14m block time on a turboprop, versus roughly 4–5 hours door-to-door by commercial airline once security, boarding and taxi time are counted.
Why does a 40-minute hop cost this much?
Charter operators bill a minimum per flight — two hours in our model — which covers the crew day and the aircraft repositioning around your leg. On very short routes you are paying for the aircraft being where you need it, not for time in the air.
Can I land closer to the Strip?
Harry Reid International (LAS) is 2.5 miles from the Strip — closer than any commercial arrival experience. Henderson Executive (HND) is a 15-minute drive and often has calmer ramp traffic during major events.