Jet charter Los Angeles to Seattle
Jet charter Los Angeles to Seattle is an 818 nautical mile nonstop flight. A light jet makes the trip in about 2 hours 18 minutes at $8,500 to $13,500. This page covers aircraft, airports, and what moves the price.
Los Angeles to Seattle jet rates by aircraft
A private jet from Los Angeles to Seattle goes 818 nautical miles in 2h 18m on a light jet, estimated at $8,500–$13,500 one way.The table below compares the five aircraft classes available on this route. Times are nonstop block times for the 818 nm leg. Prices are estimates for the one-way charter, not a quote, and they move with aircraft type, date, and how far out you book.
| Aircraft class | Flight time | One-way estimate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 3h 10m | $7,000–$11,000 | Nonstop |
| Light jet | 2h 18m | $8,500–$13,500 | Best fit |
| Midsize jet | 2h 15m | $11,500–$17,500 | Nonstop |
| Super-midsize jet | 2h 08m | $15,500–$21,500 | Nonstop |
| Heavy jet | 2h 08m | $20,000–$31,000 | Nonstop |
Per-aircraft ballparks, not per seat, before federal excise tax and segment fees. Duration covers taxi, climb and descent.
Why a light jet fits this trip
A light jet is the right call at 818 nautical miles: about 2 hours 18 minutes nonstop. The HondaJet Elite II and Citation CJ4 Gen2 both fit this leg with room to spare. A turboprop is slower and not cheaper enough to justify; a midsize or super-midsize only makes sense if you need more stand-up cabin or baggage room.
A light jet cuts the trip to roughly 2 hours 18 minutes against a full day on I-5. That works out to something like $3,700 per hour for the Citation CJ4 Gen2, and every class on this route flies nonstop. If you are carrying six or seven people with ski gear or golf clubs, price a super-midsize before you commit to light.
Embraer Phenom 300E
- 7 seats
- 464 kt cruise
- 2,010 nm range
Cabin 4 ft 11 in tall, 17 ft 2 in long. Baggage 84 cu ft.
Pilatus PC-24
- 8 seats
- 440 kt cruise
- 2,000 nm range
Cabin 5 ft 1 in tall, 23 ft long. Baggage 90 cu ft.
Departing Los Angeles
Van Nuys (VNY) and Burbank (BUR) put you closer to the Valley and Hollywood than LAX does. VNY has an 8,001 ft runway and handles most of the private traffic on the north side. BUR's 6,886 ft runway is shorter but still workable for light jets.
LAX (12,894 ft runway) makes sense when your passengers are spread across the basin or connecting from an airline flight. Traffic and terminal logistics add time, so build that into your departure plan. Your operator files the route and handles slots; you just need to be at the FBO ahead of the scheduled departure.
Arriving in Seattle
Boeing Field (BFI) is the closest private-aviation airport to downtown Seattle, with a 10,007 ft runway. Paine Field (PAE) in Everett has 9,010 ft and serves Snohomish County and the north end. Bremerton National (PWT) has 6,000 ft and puts you on the Kitsap Peninsula.
If your final destination is south of the city, Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA) has the longest runway at 11,901 ft and the most ground transport. Pick your arrival airport by where you are going, not by which one sounds convenient. A 20-minute drive saved on the ground is worth more than a slightly shorter flight.
| Airport | Code | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| Van Nuys Airport | KVNY / VNY | 8,001 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | KBUR / BUR | 6,886 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | KLAX / LAX | 12,894 ft |
| King County International Airport - Boeing Field | KBFI / BFI | 10,007 ft |
| Seattle Paine Field International Airport | KPAE / PAE | 9,010 ft |
| Bremerton National Airport | KPWT / PWT | 6,000 ft |
| Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | KSEA / SEA | 11,901 ft |
When prices peak on this route
Summer and the December holidays are the tightest windows for a jet charter Los Angeles to Seattle. Alaska cruise season runs roughly May through September, and tech and entertainment travel peaks around major events. Book two to three weeks out in those windows; a week or less and you are paying for whatever aircraft is left.
The return leg matters as much as the outbound: a same-day round trip usually means paying for the aircraft to wait. If your schedule is flexible, midweek departures are easier to source than Friday or Sunday. Ask for the empty-leg list before you book; a repositioning aircraft can cut the price, but it will not hold a fixed schedule.
Private jet routes similar to Los Angeles to Seattle
Each of these 6 private jet routes is 595 to 1,452 nautical miles. One-way light jet estimates run $6,500 to $26,500.
Questions about this route
How long is a jet charter Los Angeles to Seattle?
About 2 hours 18 minutes in a light jet, nonstop, for the 818 nautical mile (941 mile) leg. A turboprop takes about 3 hours 10 minutes. Super-midsize and heavy jets do it in about 2 hours 8 minutes. Those are block times; taxi and climb add a few minutes on each end depending on the airport.
What does a private jet from Los Angeles to Seattle cost?
Light jet pricing runs about $8,500 to $13,500 one way. Midsize is $11,500 to $17,500, super-midsize $15,500 to $21,500, and heavy $20,000 to $31,000. A turboprop comes in at $7,000 to $11,000 but takes nearly an hour longer. These are estimates; the quote depends on date, aircraft, and crew availability.
Can I fly same-day round trip from Los Angeles to Seattle by private jet?
Yes. The flight is about 2 hours 18 minutes each way, so a same-day turn is realistic if you allow for ground time. Expect to pay for the aircraft to wait or to reposition, which usually runs close to the one-way price again. Confirm the return leg when you book, not after you land.
Which Seattle airport should I use for a private jet from Los Angeles?
Boeing Field (BFI) is closest to downtown, with a 10,007 ft runway. Paine Field (PAE) in Everett has 9,010 ft and serves the north end. Bremerton National (PWT) has 6,000 ft and suits Kitsap. SEA has an 11,901 ft runway and the most ground transport. Choose by destination, then confirm your aircraft can use the runway.
How far in advance should I book a jet charter Los Angeles to Seattle?
Two to three weeks in peak season (summer and the December holidays). Off-peak, a week is often enough. Last-minute bookings depend on what aircraft are based in the Los Angeles area. Empty legs can appear with a day or two of notice, but they are one-way and schedule-fixed.
Is there a customs or TSA step on this route?
No. This is a domestic flight within the contiguous United States, so no CBP clearance is required. TSA screening at private terminals is typically not the same process as the commercial terminal. Your operator will tell you what identification to bring. Charter brokers act as agents under DOT Part 295; the flight itself is flown by an FAA Part 135 operator.