Private flight route
Private flights from New York to Los Angeles, arranged around your schedule with airport and aircraft options selected for your trip.
Route overview
The premier coast-to-coast private charter route, connecting New York's finance industry with Los Angeles entertainment, business, and relocation travel.
Private flights from New York to Los Angeles take about five and a half hours nonstop aboard a super-midsize jet, the aircraft class best suited to a transcontinental crossing of this length. The route connects Teterboro's dedicated private aviation ramp with Van Nuys, the world's busiest general aviation airport, avoiding the connections and long lines that come with a commercial coast-to-coast itinerary.
As one of the country's premier long-haul charter routes, this corridor sees steady demand from finance, entertainment, and relocation travel. Your charter advisor can confirm aircraft availability and cabin configuration ahead of departure to suit your group and luggage needs.
Airport options
Final airport selection depends on your ground destination, aircraft performance, operating hours, availability, and local restrictions.
Planning your trip
Covering over 2,400 miles nonstop calls for a super-midsize jet, which offers the range and cabin comfort needed for a full coast-to-coast crossing.
This is one of the most in-demand long-haul routes in the country, so securing your preferred super-midsize aircraft is easier with advance notice, particularly around industry events and holidays.
For a flight of this length, confirming your group size, baggage, and any pets in advance helps your advisor lock in the right aircraft and cabin layout.
Route FAQ
Practical answers for planning this route. Your charter advisor will confirm the operating details for the aircraft and airports selected.
A nonstop private flight from New York to Los Angeles takes about 5 hours 35 minutes aboard a super-midsize jet.
Charters typically depart from Teterboro Airport (TEB) in New York and arrive at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) near Los Angeles.
Same-day bookings are possible depending on aircraft availability, though this long-haul route is best arranged with some advance notice given the flight length.
Yes, pets can typically travel in the cabin on this route. Let your advisor know in advance so it's factored into the aircraft selection.
The flight time is an estimate based on typical conditions; actual duration can vary with winds, weather, and air-traffic routing over a transcontinental distance.
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