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Charter routes / Southwest / Los Angeles to Santa Fe
616 nm · about 1h 51m block on a midsize jet · typically $18,500–$26,000 one-way.
616 nm
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1h 51m typical block · Midsize Jet
$18,500–$26,000
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
616 nm
Distance
1h 51m
Block time (midsize jet)
$18,500–$26,000
Typical one-way estimate
11
Operators at the endpoints
The Los Angeles–Santa Fe run covers 616 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 51m block time from KVNY to KSAF.
Santa Fe 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 KSAF tighten around holidays and major events. 8,300ft runway at 6,348ft elevation.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 2h 39m | $8,000–$11,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 54m | $13,500–$18,500 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 51m | $18,500–$26,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 46m | $21,000–$29,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 44m | $29,500–$41,500 |
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.
Los Angeles, CA
Nearby alternates
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
Based near Los Angeles
04 / Answers
The trip covers about 616 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 51m block time on a midsize jet, a light jet runs about 1h 54m, a heavy jet about 1h 44m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $18,500–$26,000 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $8,000 (turboprop) to $41,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KVNY, KBUR, KLAX; arrivals use KSAF, KABQ. When KSAF is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KAEG, KLVS, KSKX, KALS.
At 616 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.
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.
