Private jet route
A quick, sub-90-minute hop across the desert to one of the Southwest's premier golf, resort, and spring-training destinations. Skip the LAX crowds, lift off from Van Nuys or Burbank, and land minutes from Old Town Scottsdale.
The route at a glance
The Los Angeles basin to the Phoenix-Scottsdale corridor is one of the busiest short private-jet markets in the country. The great-circle distance is roughly 370 statute miles, and a private jet typically blocks around 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes gate to gate depending on aircraft and winds. Because the leg is short, range is never the deciding factor; you choose an aircraft for cabin size, baggage, and budget rather than reach.
Airports and FBOs
Choosing the right airport pair shaves time off both ends of the trip. Most Westside and Valley clients lift off from Van Nuys, while Scottsdale Airport puts you minutes from the resort corridor.
Van Nuys (KVNY) is the world's busiest general-aviation airport and the default for the Westside and the Valley. Burbank (KBUR) suits Hollywood and Pasadena, Long Beach (KLGB) serves the South Bay and OC, and Los Angeles International (KLAX) is available for connections. Santa Monica (KSMO) has a short runway that limits jet options, so we confirm suitability before quoting it.
Scottsdale Airport (KSDL) is the closest general-aviation field to Old Town, the resorts, and TPC Scottsdale, with a single 8,249-foot runway that accommodates most light and midsize jets. Phoenix Sky Harbor (KPHX) and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (KIWA) are nearby alternatives for larger aircraft or when KSDL slots are tight during peak events.
Best-fit aircraft
Every category covers Los Angeles to Scottsdale nonstop with ease. The decision comes down to how many seats, how much luggage, and how much cabin you want.
A King Air, Phenom 300, Citation CJ3, or Learjet 75 is the efficient sweet spot for this distance. Expect seating for 5-8, comfortable speed, and the lowest operating cost on the route.
A Citation XLS, Hawker 900XP, or Learjet 60 adds a stand-up cabin, more baggage volume for golf clubs and ski gear, and a smoother ride for 7-9 passengers.
A Citation Sovereign, Challenger 350, or Gulfstream is overkill on range here but ideal when you want a flagship cabin, a flight attendant, or to position the same aircraft for a longer onward leg.
Pricing and one-way logic
Because Southern California and the Phoenix-Scottsdale corridor both generate enormous private-jet demand, this is one of the strongest empty-leg markets in the West.
For a same-day or quick round trip, the most economical option is often keeping the aircraft and crew on the ground in Scottsdale rather than flying it home empty and back. For longer stays, a one-way charter avoids paying for idle ground time, and we look for a return empty leg to pair with your trip. Empty legs follow an operator's existing repositioning schedule, so flexible dates and times unlock the biggest savings.
We never publish fixed fares because true cost depends on aircraft category and age, repositioning, peak demand around the Phoenix Open and spring training, FBO and landing fees, catering, and crew duty time. Instead we quote transparent all-in pricing per trip, with no membership fees and no obligation, so you see exactly what drives the number.
Questions, answered
The route covers roughly 370 statute miles, and a private jet typically blocks around 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes gate to gate. Light jets and turboprops sit at the longer end, while a midsize jet trims the airborne time. Headwinds, ATC routing into the Phoenix area, and your chosen airport pair affect the exact block time.
From Los Angeles, popular departure points are Van Nuys (KVNY), Burbank (KBUR), and Los Angeles International (KLAX), with Long Beach (KLGB) and Santa Monica (KSMO, short runway) as alternatives. In the Scottsdale area, Scottsdale Airport (KSDL) is the closest general-aviation field, with Phoenix Sky Harbor (KPHX) and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (KIWA) nearby. KSDL has a single 8,249-foot runway that suits most light and midsize jets.
This is a short hop, so turboprops and light jets such as the Phenom 300, Citation CJ3, or Learjet 75 are efficient and economical nonstop choices. Midsize jets like the Citation XLS or Hawker 900XP add cabin room and luggage capacity for golf bags. Range is never a constraint on this distance, so aircraft selection is driven by passenger count, baggage, and budget rather than reach.
Yes. Southern California and the Phoenix-Scottsdale corridor see heavy private traffic for golf, spring training, and events, so empty-leg repositioning flights appear regularly. Empty legs can cut cost substantially but follow the operator's existing schedule, so they reward flexible dates and times. Tell us your window and we will watch for matching one-way availability.
Cost depends on aircraft category and age, one-way versus round-trip with repositioning, whether the aircraft can stay on the ground or must fly home empty, peak demand around events such as the Phoenix Open and spring training, FBO and landing fees, catering, de-icing if relevant, and crew duty time. We quote transparent all-in pricing per trip with no membership fees rather than fixed published fares.
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