Van Nuys Airport
KVNY, Los Angeles, CA
- Longest runway
- 16R/34L (8,001 ft)
- FBOs
- 3
20 miles to Beverly Hills
Van Nuys airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Los Angeles
Van Nuys is the busiest private-jet airport in Los Angeles, and most charter flights to LA start or end there.
- Main airport
- VNY / KVNY
- Elevation
- 802 ft
- Longest runway
- 16R/34L (8,001 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Los Angeles
Van Nuys, in the San Fernando Valley, is business-aviation focused with a long runway and many private terminals. LAX suits airline connections, Santa Monica suits smaller aircraft close to the Westside, and Burbank is convenient for the studios and Pasadena.
Traffic on the 405 often matters more than flight time, so the right airport depends on where you are staying.
Los Angeles Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Los Angeles International Airport
KLAX, Los Angeles, CA
- Longest runway
- 7L/25R (12,894 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 15 miles to downtown Los Angeles and 10 miles to Santa Monica
LAX airport guideSanta Monica Municipal Airport
KSMO, Santa Monica, CA
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (3,500 ft)
About 2 miles to downtown Santa Monica and 6 miles to Beverly Hills
Santa Monica airport guideHollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport
KBUR, Burbank, CA
- Longest runway
- 15/33 (6,886 ft)
About 3 miles to downtown Burbank and 12 miles to downtown Los Angeles
Hollywood Burbank airport guideZamperini Field
KTOA, Torrance, CA
- Longest runway
- 11L/29R (5,001 ft)
About 15 minutes to Palos Verdes and Manhattan Beach
Torrance (Zamperini Field) airport guideBefore You Book Los Angeles
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Van Nuys for Beverly Hills, Bel Air and the Valley; Santa Monica for the Westside in a small jet; Burbank for Hollywood, Glendale and Pasadena; LAX for airline connections.
Ground Time
Allow for traffic: Van Nuys to Santa Monica can take 30 to 60 minutes.
When Demand Peaks in Los Angeles
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- January to March
- Awards season brings heavy traffic, peaking the week of the Oscars.
- Summer
- Busy weekends for Las Vegas, Cabo and wine country trips.
Flight Times and Prices to Los Angeles
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to VNY for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,450 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 30 min$50,500–$77,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,342 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 15 min$48,000–$73,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,247 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,400–$21,000 | 3 hr 10 min$17,400–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,742 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,394 mi | 3 hr 40 min$15,900–$23,000 | 3 hr 30 min$19,200–$24,000 | 3 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 321 mi | 1 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 229 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Boston (BED) | 2,586 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 45 min$53,000–$81,000 |
Route Guides
Private Jet Bozeman to Los Angeles
BZNBozeman
VNYLos Angeles
- Turboprop
- 3 hr 25 min
- Very light jet
- 2 hr 40 min
- One way from
- $9,800
Private Jet Denver to Los Angeles
APADenver
VNYLos Angeles
- Turboprop
- 3 hr 25 min
- Very light jet
- 2 hr 35 min
- One way from
- $9,900
Private Jet Honolulu to Los Angeles
HNLHonolulu
VNYLos Angeles
- Super-midsize jet
- 5 hr 5 min
- Heavy jet
- 5 hr
- One way from
- $35,000
Private Jet Los Angeles to Aspen
VNYLos Angeles
ASEAspen
- Turboprop
- 2 hr 30 min
- Very light jet
- 2 hr
- One way from
- $9,000
Private Jet Los Angeles to Austin
VNYLos Angeles
AUSAustin
- Light jet
- 2 hr 50 min
- Midsize jet
- 2 hr 45 min
- One way from
- $12,500
Private Jet Los Angeles to Cabo
VNYLos Angeles
SJDCabo
- Turboprop
- 3 hr 10 min
- Very light jet
- 2 hr 30 min
- One way from
- $9,100
Best Aircraft for Los Angeles
Light jets cover Las Vegas, Scottsdale and Cabo; super-midsize jets fly to New York nonstop, and heavy jets are the choice for Hawaii groups and Europe.
Los Angeles Private Jet Questions
Which Los Angeles airport is best for private jets?
Van Nuys (VNY) handles the most private flights. Santa Monica (SMO) and Burbank (BUR) can be closer depending on where you are going.
How long is a private flight from Los Angeles to New York?
About 4 hr 50 min eastbound from Van Nuys to Teterboro in a super-midsize jet; the westbound return takes longer.
