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Charter routes / Southwest / Los Angeles to Taos
641 nm · about 1h 54m block on a midsize jet · typically $19,000–$26,500 one-way.
641 nm
Great-circle
1h 54m typical block · Midsize Jet
$19,000–$26,500
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
641 nm
Distance
1h 54m
Block time (midsize jet)
$19,000–$26,500
Typical one-way estimate
11
Operators at the endpoints
The Los Angeles–Taos run covers 641 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 54m block time from KVNY to KSKX.
Taos peaks Dec–Mar, Jun–Sep, strongest demand around winter and summer. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KSKX tighten around holidays and major events. 5,800ft at 7,095ft elevation — challenging mountain airport.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 2h 44m | $8,000–$11,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 58m | $13,500–$19,000 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 54m | $19,000–$26,500 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 49m | $22,000–$30,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 48m | $30,500–$42,500 |
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 641 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 54m block time on a midsize jet, a light jet runs about 1h 58m, a heavy jet about 1h 48m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $19,000–$26,500 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $8,000 (turboprop) to $42,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KVNY, KBUR, KLAX; arrivals use KSKX, KSAF, KABQ. When KSKX is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KLVS, KALS, KAEG, KDRO.
At 641 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.
