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Private Jet from Miami to Los Angeles

Coast to coast between Miami and Los Angeles, for entertainment, fashion, sports and real estate.

Estimate this trip

Miami to Los Angeles by Jet Size

OPF to VNY is 2,342 statute miles (2,035 nautical). Showing aircraft that fly it nonstop (turboprops, very light jets, light jets, midsize jets would need a fuel stop). Estimates exclude taxes, fees and repositioning.

Jet sizeSeatsTimeOne way, estimated
Super-midsize jet8–105 hr 15 min$36,500–$54,500
Heavy jet10–165 hr 15 min$48,000–$73,500
Ultra-long-range jet12–195 hr$62,500–$109,000

Tips for This Route

Nonstop Across the Country

Super-midsize and larger jets fly it nonstop in most conditions; smaller jets add a fuel stop in Texas.

Art Basel and Award Season

December brings Art Basel traffic into Miami, and award season brings it back to Los Angeles. Book early for those weeks.

Departure and Arrival Airports

Other options: Miami International (MIA) or Kendall-Tamiami (TMB) instead of Opa-locka; Burbank (BUR) or Santa Monica (SMO) instead of Van Nuys.

Departure

OPF Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport

15 miles to Brickell, 18 miles to South Beach

FBOs: Signature Aviation, Fontainebleau Aviation

Customs: Available on field

Opa-locka airport guide
Arrival

VNY Van Nuys Airport

20 miles to Beverly Hills

FBOs: Signature Aviation, Clay Lacy Aviation, Jet Aviation

Van Nuys airport guide

Aircraft for Miami to Los Angeles

Listed with the aircraft that fly this trip nonstop first.

Bombardier Challenger 300/350
Super-midsize jet

Bombardier Challenger 300/350

Seats
8–10
Range
3,200 nm
Per hour
$6.0k+
Gulfstream G450 heavy jet on the taxiway
Heavy jet

Gulfstream G450

Seats
12–16
Range
4,350 nm
Per hour
$8.5k+
Gulfstream G650/G650ER
Ultra-long-range jet

Gulfstream G650/G650ER

Seats
13–19
Range
7,000 nm
Per hour
$11.5k+

Miami to Los Angeles Questions

How long is a private flight from Miami to Los Angeles?

About 5 hr 15 min in a super-midsize jet and about 5 hr in an ultra-long-range jet, from takeoff to landing.

How much does a private jet from Miami to Los Angeles cost?

Estimates start at about $36,500 to $54,500 one way in a super-midsize jet, before taxes, fees and repositioning. Larger jets cost more; see the table above for every size. Your quote shows the exact price for your dates.

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