Explore Los Angeles
Private jet charter to Los Angeles cuts out the two things everyone dreads about flying here: the LAX security line and the long crawl in from the airport. Land at Van Nuys instead and you are minutes from Beverly Hills, Bel Air, and the Westside, not stuck on the 405 coming from an airport on the wrong side of town.
The city runs on its own schedule, early call times, late dinners in West Hollywood, weekends at the beach in Malibu or Santa Monica, and private aviation fits that rhythm better than a connecting flight ever could. Awards season in winter brings the industry crowd and a packed calendar of premieres and parties, but Los Angeles never really has a quiet season.
When to Visit
Los Angeles does not have a real off season, which is part of the appeal. Winter, roughly November through March, brings mild, dry weather in the mid sixties and low seventies, plus awards season: the Golden Globes, the Grammys, and the Oscars all pull the industry into town along with a packed calendar of premieres and parties.
Summer runs warmer and sunnier, ideal for the beaches in Malibu and Santa Monica, though June can bring overcast mornings locals call June Gloom. Traffic is a bigger factor than weather when planning a trip; flying into Van Nuys instead of LAX already cuts a meaningful chunk of that off. Spring and fall are the quietest stretches, with comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds at the popular spots.
Private Jet Airports in Los Angeles
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Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY, Van Nuys Airport, handles the large majority of private jet arrivals into Los Angeles.
VNY sits in the San Fernando Valley, about 20 miles and 30 to 40 minutes from downtown, and considerably closer to Beverly Hills, Bel Air, and the Westside, where most private travelers are actually headed.
Its 8,000-foot runway comfortably handles everything from light jets up to transcontinental heavy and long range aircraft.
Four FBOs operate at the field: Signature Aviation, which operates two locations (East and West), and Clay Lacy Aviation, Jet Aviation, and Castle & Cooke Aviation, all confirmed through AirNav’s live listing for KVNY. The tower runs from 6 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. daily.
Hollywood Burbank (BUR)
Sits to the north near the studios.
Hawthorne (HHR)
Covers the Westside and SoFi Stadium to the south
Los Angeles International (LAX)
Available for heavy or international arrivals through its private terminal
Long Beach (LGB)
Sits further south.
Popular Private Jet Charter Routes To/From Los Angeles
A Los Angeles Jet Card locks in guaranteed availability across these routes for executives, board meetings, production teams or awards season making this trip on a recurring basis without booking each leg one at a time.
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Las Vegas, NV to Los Angeles, CA
Average flight time: ~1 Hour
Suggested jet type: Light Jet
Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA
Average flight time: ~2 Hours 45 Minutes
Suggested jet type: Mid-Size Jet
Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA
Average flight time: ~4 Hours
Suggested jet type: Super-Mid Jet
Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA
Average flight time: ~5 hours
Suggested jet type: Heavy Jet
New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA
Average flight time: ~5 Hours 30 Minutes
Suggested jet type: Heavy Jet
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Private Jets Available For Charter in Los Angeles
Cessna Citation Series
This includes models like the Citation XLS, Citation Sovereign, and Citation Latitude. They are known for their versatility, efficiency, and comfort.
Gulfstream GIV And GV Series
Gulfstream jets are renowned for their long-range capabilities, luxury interiors, and advanced technology. Models like the Gulfstream GIV and Gulfstream G550 are often sought after for international travel.
Bombardier Challenger series
The Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 are popular Mid-Size private jets known for their spacious cabins and long-range capabilities. The larger Challenger 600 series, including the Challenger 605 and 650, are also frequently chartered for their comfort and range.
Embraer Phenom and Legacy series
These jets offer a range of options for charter, with modern amenities and competitive operating costs.
Hawker series
The Hawker family of jets, such as the Hawker 800 and Hawker 900XP, are popular Mid-Size options with a reputation for reliability and comfort.
Dassault Falcon series
These jets include the Falcon 2000 and Falcon 7X and are known for their luxurious cabins, advanced technology, and transcontinental range.
Learjet series
Learjet 45 and Learjet 60 are well-regarded for their speed and efficiency, making them popular choices for shorter trips.
Los Angeles, CA Luxury Travel Guide
The Beverly Hills Hotel
The Pink Palace on Sunset Boulevard since 1912, is still the industry's favorite for a reason.
Hotel Bel-Air
Tucked into twelve acres of gardens above Bel Air, is the quiet counterpart to the scene down the hill.
Beverly Wilshire
A Four Seasons Hotel, the Rodeo Drive landmark, old school glamour, still busy every awards season.
Shutters on the Beach
Right on the sand in Santa Monica, for anyone who wants the coast over Beverly Hills.
Spago Beverly Hills
Wolfgang Puck's flagship, and still the room the industry fills first.
Nobu Malibu
Right on the Pacific Coast Highway, the ocean view is as much the draw as the sushi.
Giorgio Baldi
A small Italian room in the Palisades that regulars have been fighting for a table at for decades.
Craig's
A West Hollywood staple, part restaurant and part place to be seen
Shopping and Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive handle the shopping, backed by the hotels and restaurants that have anchored the neighborhood for decades. It is walkable in a way most of Los Angeles is not, and close enough to Van Nuys that you can be browsing within half an hour of landing.
The Coast
Malibu and Santa Monica cover the coast: surf, sand, and the Santa Monica Pier for an easy afternoon. Pacific Coast Highway runs the length of it, and Riviera Country Club sits just inland in Pacific Palisades, hosting an annual PGA Tour event.
Hollywood and the Studios
The Hollywood Sign and the Walk of Fame are the obvious stops, but the studio tours at Warner Bros. and Paramount are the ones worth planning around. All of it sits within easy reach of Van Nuys, on the same side of the hills.
Day Trips by Air
Los Angeles works well as a base for short hops. San Diego is a quick flight or a two hour drive down the coast, San Francisco puts the Bay and Wine Country within reach for the day, and Las Vegas is about an hour in the air.
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