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Van Nuys → Dallas
KVNY → KADS · 1,084 nm · 2h 50m typical block · $34,000–$47,500 super-midsize jet
1,084 nm
Distance
2h 50m
Block time (super-midsize jet)
$34,000–$47,500
Typical one-way estimate
12
Operators at the endpoints
The Van Nuys–Dallas run covers 1,084 nautical miles, typically flown on a super-midsize jet in about 2h 50m block time from KVNY to KADS.
Dallas 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 KADS 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 | 4h 23m | $13,000–$18,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 3h 04m | $21,500–$30,000 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 2h 59m | $30,000–$41,500 |
| Super-Midsize JetTypical | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 2h 50m | $34,000–$47,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 2h 47m | $47,500–$66,500 |
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.
Airport options
Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first — often the sharpest quotes.
Based near Van Nuys
04 / Answers
Van Nuys to Dallas: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Van Nuys to Dallas?
The trip covers about 1,084 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 2h 50m block time on a super-midsize jet — a light jet runs about 3h 04m, a heavy jet about 2h 47m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Van Nuys to Dallas cost?
One-way estimates run $34,000–$47,500 on a super-midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $13,000 (turboprop) to $66,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Van Nuys and Dallas?
Departures typically use KVNY, KBUR, KSNA; arrivals use KADS, KDAL, KFTW, KAFW. When KADS is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KDFW, KJWY, KNFW, KGYI.
What size aircraft is right for Van Nuys to Dallas?
At 1,084 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 Van Nuys to Dallas?
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.