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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Challenger 350 — Super-Midsize Jet
Departs tomorrow
Los Angeles KVNY · Van Nuys
San Jose KSJC · Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Sat 24 Oct ±1d flexible

Challenger 350 · Super-Midsize Jet · 9 seats

Price on request full charter ~€16,500 · save 30–75%
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Embraer 135 LR VIP — Airliner
Los Angeles KVNY · Van Nuys
San Jose MMSD · Del Cabo Los Cabos International
Sun 25 Oct

Embraer 135 LR VIP · Airliner

Price on request full charter ~€50,000 · save 30–75%
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Flying the other way?

Empty legs San Jose → Los Angeles

Learjet 40XR — Light Jet
San Jose MMSD · Del Cabo Los Cabos International
Los Angeles KVNY · Van Nuys
Tue 27 Oct ±1d flexible

Learjet 40XR · Light Jet · 6 seats

Price on request full charter ~€20,000 · 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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