VNYVan Nuys
In the San Fernando Valley and one of the busiest private aviation airports anywhere. The natural start from the Valley, Bel Air and the Westside.
Start from VNY
Los Angeles to Las Vegas by private jet
LA to Vegas in about 50 minutes.
Leave from Van Nuys, Burbank, Long Beach or Orange County and land at Harry Reid, Henderson or North Las Vegas. Door to door in about two hours, with the I-15 nowhere in sight.
- About 50 min in the air
- Private terminals both ends
- All-in quotes
- About 50 minutes upClimb out of the LA basin, cruise over the Mojave and start down before you've finished a drink.
- Priced all-inFederal excise tax, segment fees and the operator's known costs sit inside the number you see.
- Your departure timeLeave when the group is ready, from a private terminal rather than an airline concourse.
- Certificated operatorsEach option is flown by an FAA Part 135 carrier, and we name it in the quote.
Drive or fly
Four to six hours on the I-15, or about two hours door to door
Same Friday afternoon, same start in Sherman Oaks, same hotel on the Strip. The bars are drawn to scale using typical times, not live traffic.
DrivingValley to the Strip, Friday afternoon
Getting out of LACajon Pass and the desertPrimm to the Strip
4–6 h+Fridays often longer
Flying privateVan Nuys to Harry Reid
To VNYFBOIn the airTo hotel
About 2 hdoor to door
Change the day, the time and the size of your group to see typical drive ranges against the flight, with an estimated price per person.
Compare your tripLA departure airports
Four ways out of Los Angeles
The best airport is the one closest to where your day begins. Every one of these has private terminals and fast access to the aircraft.
VNY
BURHollywood Burbank
Close to Hollywood, Pasadena and the studios, with private terminals on the field and short taxi times.
Start from BUR
LGBLong Beach
For the South Bay, the harbor and north Orange County, with quick access from the 405 and the 710.
Start from LGB
SNAOrange County
For Newport Beach, Irvine and the coast south of LA. Strict noise rules set the hours, so timing matters here.
Start from SNAHarry Reid (LAS)
Private terminals on the field, a short drive from the Strip and the resorts.
Henderson Executive (HND)
South of the Strip and quieter, convenient for Henderson and Lake Las Vegas.
North Las Vegas (VGT)
Northwest of downtown, handy for Summerlin and the northwest valley.
Aircraft
The right size for a 50-minute hop
On a flight this short, a bigger jet buys space, not speed. Match the cabin to your group and bags, and spend the difference in Vegas.
Turboprop
The budget pick for the hop: slower, but far cheaper per hour.
Seats6–9
Per hour, est.$1,800–3,200
LA–Vegas one-way, est.$4,300–7,600
Light jet
The usual choice for four to six people and a weekend's luggage.
Seats6–8
Per hour, est.$3,500–5,500
LA–Vegas one-way, est.$7,500–11,800
Midsize jet
Stand-up cabin and room for eight with bags.
Seats7–9
Per hour, est.$4,500–7,000
LA–Vegas one-way, est.$9,700–15,000
Super-midsize
Wide cabin for a bigger party, or a launch point for the next leg.
Seats8–10
Per hour, est.$6,500–9,500
LA–Vegas one-way, est.$14,000–20,400
Large cabin
One aircraft for the whole bachelor party or company offsite.
Seats10–16
Per hour, est.$8,500–13,000
LA–Vegas one-way, est.$18,300–28,000
Hourly ranges are estimated US market rates before tax and fees. One-way estimates assume about one billed hour each way, including the aircraft's empty return, plus 7.5% federal excise tax. Full aircraft guide.
Group trips
When a bigger jet costs less per person
Bachelor parties, birthdays and company weekends outgrow a light jet fast. Once you'd need two small aircraft, one larger cabin is usually the better deal.
| Group | Aircraft | Trip, est. | Each, est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 people | Two light jets | $15,000–23,600 | $1,880–2,960 |
| 8 people | One midsize jet | $9,700–15,000 | $1,210–1,880 |
| 12 people | Two midsize jets | $19,400–30,100 | $1,610–2,510 |
| 12 people | One large-cabin jet | $18,300–28,000 | $1,520–2,330 |
How it works
From request to the Strip
Four steps, one advisor, and nothing to pay until you have signed.
Send the trip
Departure airport, date, rough time and headcount. Mention bags, golf clubs or a dog.
Pick an aircraft
We come back with options from certificated operators, each with the operator named and an all-in price.
Sign and confirm
Choose one, sign the charter agreement with the carrier's details, and pay as it sets out.
Wheels up
Arrive at the private terminal, walk to the aircraft and land in Las Vegas about 50 minutes later.
Routes
Popular LA and Las Vegas pairings
Approximate flight times. Open any card and the request starts with those two airports in place.
VNY LASVan Nuys to Harry Reid
The classic run: private terminals at both ends and under an hour in the air.
BUR LASBurbank to Harry Reid
Handy from Hollywood, Pasadena and the studios, with the same short hop.
LGB LASLong Beach to Harry Reid
The South Bay and harbor side of LA, without crossing the city first.
VNY HNDVan Nuys to Henderson
A quieter arrival south of the Strip, close to Henderson and Lake Las Vegas.
SNA LASOrange County to Harry Reid
From Newport Beach and Irvine; we plan around the airport's noise-rule hours.
LAS VNYHarry Reid back to Van Nuys
The Sunday escape. Skip the I-15 crawl home and be back in the Valley for dinner.
Safety and standards
A short flight still gets the full standard
Fifty minutes or five hours, every flight we arrange is run by a direct air carrier under FAA Part 135, which keeps operational control of the aircraft and crew.
Part 135 certificate
The FAA rules for on-demand charter: maintenance programmes, pilot training and checks, and legal limits on crew duty and rest.
ARGUS rating
An outside audit that grades an operator's safety record and procedures as Gold, Gold+ or Platinum.
Wyvern Wingman
An on-site audit of safety management, maintenance and pilot qualifications, renewed on a cycle.
IS-BAO
The international business aviation standard; operators register at stage 1, 2 or 3 as their safety system matures.
Questions
Before you book the hop
More detail in the full FAQ, or ask in your request.
How long is the flight from LA to Las Vegas?
About 50 minutes from Van Nuys or Burbank to Harry Reid, a little longer in a turboprop or into a stiff headwind. Door to door, plan on roughly two hours from the Valley or the Westside.
Which LA airport should we leave from?
The one closest to where your day starts. Van Nuys suits the Valley and the Westside, Burbank the Eastside and the studios, Long Beach the South Bay, and Orange County the coast south of the city.
Can we fly back the same night?
Often, yes. A same-day round trip has to fit the crew's legal duty day, and the aircraft waits for you in Las Vegas. Your quote spells out any waiting time or overnight costs before you agree to anything.
What does a private jet from LA to Vegas cost?
As a rough estimate, a one-way light jet runs about $7,500 to $11,800 including the federal excise tax, assuming the aircraft flies home empty. Segment and airport fees are added in the quote. Split six ways, that is roughly $1,250 to $1,970 each.
How many people can we bring?
From six or so in a turboprop or light jet up to sixteen in a large-cabin jet. Tell us the headcount and the bags, and we'll match the aircraft to both.
Do passengers need ID?
Yes. Bring government-issued photo ID for every adult; operators confirm who is on board before departure.
Can the dog come to Vegas too?
Plenty of operators allow dogs and cats in the cabin once they've approved it. Mention breed and size when you ask, as some want a crate or charge for cleaning.
Is there a membership or deposit?
Neither. Asking for prices costs nothing, and payment only comes after you pick an aircraft and sign the charter agreement.
Stops
Notes for the LA to Vegas run
Airports, timing and group pricing, explained plainly. All Stops
Van Nuys, Burbank or Long Beach: where LA flights to Vegas start
How to pick the LA airport that saves the most time on the way to Las Vegas.
The 50-minute flight vs the four-hour drive
Door to door, hour by hour: what really happens on the I-15 and in the air.
Group trips to Vegas: when a bigger jet costs less per person
Why one larger aircraft can undercut two small ones once your group passes eight.
Request a quote
Skip the I-15. Tell us when you want to land.
Send the departure airport, date and headcount. An advisor replies with aircraft and all-in prices from certificated operators.
- One-way, round trip or a multi-stop weekend
- Same-day returns planned around crew duty limits
- No membership, deposit or card to ask