Los Angeles
KVNY · Van Nuys
San Jose
KSJC · Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Challenger 350 · Super-Midsize Jet · 9 seats
8,570 EUR −51%
entire aircraft · full charter ~€17,500
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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 ~€8,000light jet full charter
30–75%typical empty-leg saving
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Empty legs Los Angeles → San Jose
Los Angeles
KVNY · Van Nuys
San Jose
KSJC · Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Challenger 350 · Super-Midsize Jet · 9 seats
9,500 USD −46%
entire aircraft · full charter ~€17,500
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Los Angeles
KVNY · Van Nuys
San Jose
KSJC · Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Challenger 601
Price on request
full charter ~€19,500 · save 30–75%
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Los Angeles
KVNY · Van Nuys
San Jose
KSJC · Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Gulfstream G-650ER · Ultra Long Range · 14 seats
Price on request
full charter ~€30,000 · save 30–75%
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Los Angeles
KVNY · Van Nuys
San Jose
KSJC · Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Gulfstream G-V · Ultra Long Range · 14 seats
Price on request
full charter ~€30,000 · save 30–75%
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Los Angeles
KVNY · Van Nuys
San Jose
KSJC · Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Gulfstream G-V · Ultra Long Range · 14 seats
Price on request
full charter ~€30,000 · save 30–75%
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Empty legs San Jose → Los Angeles
San Jose
KSJC · Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Los Angeles
KVNY · Van Nuys
Challenger 350 · Super-Midsize Jet · 9 seats
9,500 USD −46%
entire aircraft · full charter ~€17,500
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San Jose
KSJC · Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Los Angeles
KVNY · Van Nuys
Challenger 850 · Heavy Jet · 14 seats
10,000 USD −49%
entire aircraft · full charter ~€19,500
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San Jose
KSJC · Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Los Angeles
KVNY · Van Nuys
Gulfstream G-V · Ultra Long Range · 14 seats
Price on request
full charter ~€30,000 · save 30–75%
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What a private jet Los Angeles to San Jose costs
One-way, per cabin class, from the same rate card our quotes and empty-leg savings are measured against.
| Cabin class | Seats | Block time | Full charter from | Typical empty leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | 6–7 | ~1h 10m | €8,000 | €2,000–€5,500 |
| Midsize | 8 | ~1h 05m | €10,000 | €2,500–€7,000 |
| Super-midsize | 9–10 | ~1h 02m | €17,000 | €4,500–€12,000 |
| Heavy jet | 12–14 | ~1h 00m | €19,000 | €5,000–€13,500 |
Indicative prices for a typical aircraft in each class, including landing fees and handling; passenger taxes and VAT, where applicable, are extra. Block time includes taxi. Empty legs on this corridor list at 30–75% below the full-charter figure. Every quote is confirmed with the operator before you commit.
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 €8,000; larger cabins cost more — see the price table). 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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