Empty leg Los Angeles to Las Vegas
An empty leg Los Angeles to Las Vegas flight is a repositioning trip sold below standard charter. The route covers 199 nautical miles and takes about 47 minutes by light jet. Seats are limited and go quickly.
Los Angeles to Las Vegas private jet prices by aircraft
From Los Angeles to Las Vegas, a private jet covers 199 nautical miles in 1h 00m on a turboprop. One-way estimate: $2,000–$3,500.The table below lists typical nonstop times and estimated one-way charter prices for each class on the 199 nautical mile run to Las Vegas. Empty leg pricing usually lands under these figures because the operator is repositioning anyway. Treat every number as an estimate, not a quote, and confirm the aircraft and operator before you pay.
| Aircraft class | Flight time | Estimate one-way | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 1h 00m | $2,000–$3,500 | Best fit |
| Light jet | 0h 47m | $4,000–$6,000 | Direct, no stops |
| Midsize jet | 0h 46m | $5,000–$8,000 | Direct, no stops |
| Super-midsize jet | 0h 45m | $7,000–$10,000 | Direct, no stops |
| Heavy jet | 0h 45m | $9,500–$14,500 | Direct, no stops |
Ballpark per aircraft, not per seat, before federal excise tax and segment fees. Duration covers taxi, climb and descent.
Why this trip suits a turboprop
A turboprop fits this short hop better than any jet on the list. The Beechcraft King Air 350i and Pilatus PC-12 NGX both cruise near 300 knots and cover 199 nautical miles in roughly an hour, and a King Air 350i carries up to 8 passengers with 55 cubic feet of baggage for an estimated $2,000 to $3,500 one way. On a flight this brief, a light jet saves only about 13 minutes over the turboprop while often costing twice as much. A turboprop keeps the Las Vegas arrival quick and the cost near the bottom of the range.
If speed is the priority, then a light jet at 47 minutes is the floor for practical savings, and a midsize, super-midsize or heavy jet gains you just one to three more minutes for $5,000 to $14,500. On a 199 nautical mile flight from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, cabin size costs money and saves almost no time. Book the larger jet only when the group or the luggage genuinely needs it.
Beechcraft King Air 350i
- 8 seats
- 312 kt cruise
- 1,800 nm range
Cabin 4 ft 9 in tall, 16 ft 8 in long. Baggage 55 cu ft.
Pilatus PC-12 NGX
- 6 seats
- 290 kt cruise
- 1,800 nm range
Cabin 4 ft 10 in tall, 16 ft 11 in long. Baggage 40 cu ft.
Leaving the Los Angeles side
Most empty legs headed for Las Vegas leave from Van Nuys Airport, whose 8,001 foot runway handles the turboprops and light jets that fly this route most often. The private terminal at Van Nuys is the usual starting point for a Los Angeles to Las Vegas empty leg. Hollywood Burbank and Los Angeles International also see departures, but confirm which field your quote uses before you plan the drive.
Allow extra time for ground transport regardless of field. The drive to Van Nuys from the Westside can double in morning traffic, and a light jet on a repositioning schedule will not hold. If your party clears security at a private terminal, then boarding typically takes minutes rather than the hour-plus a commercial terminal demands.
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid International Airport is the main arrival point, with a 14,835 foot runway that accepts every class on this list, while Henderson Executive offers a smaller alternative southeast of the Strip. An empty leg Los Angeles to Las Vegas often lands at Henderson Executive to avoid the airline traffic at Harry Reid. Either way, you are on the ground within minutes of the cabin door opening.
From Henderson Executive the Strip is a short drive north on Interstate 215, and from Harry Reid the resort corridor sits just west of the airport. If you are heading to a convention at the Las Vegas Convention Center or a show on the Strip, then a Henderson arrival usually means less taxiway waiting and a quicker ride. Confirm the arrival field with the operator, because it changes your ground plan.
| Airport | Code | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Reid International Airport | KLAS / LAS | 14,835 ft |
| Henderson Executive Airport | KHND / HSH | 6,501 ft |
| 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 |
When prices and seats shift on this
Demand peaks around major Las Vegas events and weekend getaways, and empty legs cluster when operators reposition after dropping passengers in Los Angeles. Empty leg seats on Los Angeles to Las Vegas flights appear most often on Friday and Sunday afternoons, when repositioning traffic is heaviest in both directions. Prices on standard charter climb when aircraft get scarce, and empty leg discounts shrink with them.
Book as early as you can once a leg is listed, and keep your dates flexible by a day in each direction. If you can travel midweek, then you will usually find more listings and softer pricing than on a Friday. Set up alerts and be ready to decide within hours, because a listed leg can be taken by another party while you compare options. The broker arranges the flight, and the FAA Part 135 operator holds operational control and the final say on schedule.
Private jet routes similar to Los Angeles to Las Vegas
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Questions about this route
How long is an empty leg Los Angeles to Las Vegas flight?
About 47 minutes by light jet and roughly an hour by turboprop, nonstop over 199 nautical miles. A midsize or larger jet trims that to around 45 minutes. Add taxi and boarding time on the ground, and plan for roughly two hours total from arrival at the private terminal to stepping out in Las Vegas.
What does an empty leg Los Angeles to Las Vegas cost?
Estimates run from $2,000 to $3,500 one way for a turboprop and $4,000 to $6,000 for a light jet on standard charter. Empty legs often price below those figures because the aircraft is repositioning anyway. Treat any number as an estimate until the operator confirms the aircraft, the crew and the final price in writing.
Which airports serve this route?
On the Los Angeles side, Van Nuys, Hollywood Burbank and Los Angeles International all see departures, with Van Nuys the most common for this hop. In Las Vegas, arrivals use Harry Reid International or Henderson Executive. Confirm the exact field with the operator, since it affects your drive time on both ends.
Can I book a same-day round trip?
Sometimes, but it depends on the operator's schedule. A same-day return works best when the aircraft has a paired repositioning leg back to Los Angeles. Ask the broker whether a return leg is listed for your date, and expect the return to price separately unless it is offered as a matched pair.
How do empty legs differ from standard charter?
An empty leg is a repositioning flight the operator must make anyway, so the seat cost is discounted to fill it. Standard charter prices from $4,000 to $14,500 on this route depending on class. Empty legs are less flexible: the date, time and airport are set by the operator's schedule, not yours.
How far ahead should I book?
Book within hours of a leg being listed if your dates are fixed, since listings can disappear fast. If you are flexible, then watch for midweek departures, which tend to be less contested than Friday or Sunday flights. A broker can alert you when a matching leg appears on your route.