Charter route · Pacific
Los Angeles → Maui
KVNY → PHOG · 2,157 nm · 5h 12m typical block · $88,500–$124,000 heavy jet
2,157 nm
Distance
5h 12m
Block time (heavy jet)
$88,500–$124,000
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The Los Angeles–Maui run covers 2,157 nautical miles, typically flown on a heavy jet in about 5h 12m block time from KVNY to PHOG.
Maui peaks Year-round — strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at PHOG tighten around holidays and major events. 2,400+ nm from West Coast, requires ETOPS-capable aircraft.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 8h 23m | $25,000–$35,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 5h 46m | $40,500–$56,500 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 5h 35m | $56,000–$78,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 5h 18m | $63,500–$89,000 |
| Heavy JetTypical | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 5h 12m | $88,500–$124,000 |
Estimates only — class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
Airport options
Los Angeles, CA
Nearby alternates
Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first — often the sharpest quotes.
04 / Answers
Los Angeles to Maui: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Maui?
The trip covers about 2,157 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 5h 12m block time on a heavy jet — a light jet runs about 5h 46m, a heavy jet about 5h 12m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Los Angeles to Maui cost?
One-way estimates run $88,500–$124,000 on a heavy jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $25,000 (turboprop) to $124,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Los Angeles and Maui?
Departures typically use KVNY, KBUR, KLAX; arrivals use PHOG. When PHOG is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include PHJH, PHHN, PHNY, PHLU.
What size aircraft is right for Los Angeles to Maui?
At 2,157 nm, most charters book a heavy jet (Gulfstream G550, Global 6000, 12–19 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Los Angeles to Maui?
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up — they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.