Charter routes / Southeast / Los Angeles to Nashville
Los Angeles to Nashville.
1,548 nm · about 3h 54m block on a super-midsize jet · typically $47,000–$65,500 one-way.
1,548 nm
Great-circle
3h 54m typical block · Super-Midsize Jet
$47,000–$65,500
One-way estimate
12
Operators at endpoints
1,548 nm
Distance
3h 54m
Block time (super-midsize jet)
$47,000–$65,500
Typical one-way estimate
12
Operators at the endpoints
The Los Angeles–Nashville run covers 1,548 nautical miles, typically flown on a super-midsize jet in about 3h 54m block time from KVNY to KJWN.
Nashville 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 KJWN tighten around holidays and major events.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 6h 07m | $18,500–$25,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 4h 14m | $29,500–$41,500 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 4h 06m | $41,000–$57,500 |
| Super-Midsize JetTypical | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 3h 54m | $47,000–$65,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 3h 50m | $65,000–$91,000 |
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.
Based near Los Angeles
04 / Answers
Los Angeles to Nashville: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Nashville?
The trip covers about 1,548 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 3h 54m block time on a super-midsize jet, a light jet runs about 4h 14m, a heavy jet about 3h 50m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Los Angeles to Nashville cost?
One-way estimates run $47,000–$65,500 on a super-midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $18,500 (turboprop) to $91,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Los Angeles and Nashville?
Departures typically use KVNY, KBUR, KLAX; arrivals use KJWN, KBNA, KMQY. When KJWN is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KHOP, KBWG, KCSV, KHUA.
What size aircraft is right for Los Angeles to Nashville?
At 1,548 nm, most charters book a super-midsize jet (Citation Longitude, Challenger 350, 8–12 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Los Angeles to Nashville?
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.