Empty-leg route

Empty leg flights Los Angeles to San Jose.

Same aircraft and crew as a full charter, at 30–75% off when an operator repositions on this corridor. New legs published daily.

253 nmgreat-circle distance
1h 00mtypical flight time
from ~€10,000light jet full charter
30–75%typical empty-leg saving

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Empty legs Los Angeles → San Jose

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Phenom 100 — Very Light Jet
Departs today
Los Angeles KVNY · Van Nuys
San Jose KSJC · Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Sat 12 Sep

Phenom 100 · Very Light Jet · 4 seats

Price on request full charter ~€7,000 · save 30–75%
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Hawker 900XP — Midsize Jet
Los Angeles KVNY · Van Nuys
San Jose KSJC · Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Mon 14 Sep

Hawker 900XP · Midsize Jet · 8 seats

Price on request full charter ~€11,000 · save 30–75%
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Challenger 350 — Super-Midsize Jet
Los Angeles KVNY · Van Nuys
San Jose KSJC · Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Wed 23 Sep

Challenger 350 · Super-Midsize Jet · 9 seats

9,101 EUR −35% entire aircraft · full charter ~€14,000
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Gulfstream G-IVSP — Heavy Jet
Los Angeles KVNY · Van Nuys
San Jose KSJC · Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Wed 23 Sep

Gulfstream G-IVSP · Heavy Jet · 13 seats

Price on request full charter ~€17,000 · save 30–75%
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Phenom 100 — Very Light Jet
Los Angeles KVNY · Van Nuys
San Jose KSJC · Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Sun 27 Sep

Phenom 100 · Very Light Jet · 4 seats

Price on request full charter ~€7,000 · save 30–75%
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About this route

Los Angeles to San Jose by private jet

Los Angeles → San Jose is one of the corridors where we see empty legs most often — around 253 nautical miles, roughly 1h 00m in the air on a typical jet. Because operators frequently reposition aircraft on this corridor, flexible travellers can fly the same aircraft and crew as a full charter at a fraction of the price.

Prefer set dates? We’ll quote a private jet charter from Los Angeles alongside any live legs, so you can compare both. Arriving instead? See our charter options to San Jose.

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Empty legs on this route — FAQ

How much does an empty-leg flight from Los Angeles to San Jose cost?

Empty legs on this route are typically 30–75% below the full charter price (a light jet full charter starts around €10,000; larger cabins cost more). Exact pricing depends on the aircraft class and how close to departure you book — enquire on any live leg above, or tell us your dates and we'll quote the best available option.

How often do empty legs appear between Los Angeles and San Jose?

Empty legs are created whenever an operator repositions an aircraft, so availability changes daily. This is one of the more active corridors we track — set an alert below and we'll email you the moment a matching leg is published.

Can I choose my departure time on an empty leg?

Departure windows follow the aircraft's repositioning schedule, so timing is less flexible than a full charter — most legs offer a several-day window with the final time confirmed by the operator. If your dates are fixed, we can quote a full charter alongside any empty-leg options.

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