Charter route · Mountain
Los Angeles → Salt Lake City
KVNY → KSLC · 502 nm · 1h 34m typical block · $15,500–$22,000 midsize jet
502 nm
Distance
1h 34m
Block time (midsize jet)
$15,500–$22,000
Typical one-way estimate
10
Operators at the endpoints
The Los Angeles–Salt Lake City run covers 502 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 34m block time from KVNY to KSLC.
Salt Lake City 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 KSLC tighten around holidays and major events. Gateway to Park City, Sundance demand in January.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 2h 13m | $6,500–$9,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 37m | $11,500–$16,000 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 34m | $15,500–$22,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 30m | $18,000–$25,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 29m | $25,000–$35,000 |
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 Salt Lake City: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City?
The trip covers about 502 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 34m block time on a midsize jet — a light jet runs about 1h 37m, a heavy jet about 1h 29m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City cost?
One-way estimates run $15,500–$22,000 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $6,500 (turboprop) to $35,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City?
Departures typically use KVNY, KBUR, KLAX; arrivals use KSLC, KBTF. When KSLC is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KU42, KHIF, KOGD, KPVU.
What size aircraft is right for Los Angeles to Salt Lake City?
At 502 nm, most charters book a midsize jet (Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR, 7–9 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City?
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.