Van Nuys to the Strip in under an hour in the air. The shortest popular route out of Los Angeles — and the one where a well-chosen airport and aircraft save the most time and money.
One-way planning estimates from Van Nuys, 229 miles. Round trips are roughly double.
| Class | Aircraft examples | Flight time | Estimated one way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop6–8 passengers | King Air 350i, Pilatus PC-12 | ~1 h 05 min | $4,200–$5,000 |
| Light jet5–7 passengers | Phenom 300, Citation CJ3+ | ~50 min | $6,900–$8,100 |
| Midsize jet7–8 passengers | Citation Latitude, Hawker 850XP | ~50 min | $9,600–$11,200 |
| Super-midsize jet8–9 passengers | Challenger 350, Citation Longitude | ~50 min | $12,700–$14,900 |
| Heavy jet10–13 passengers | Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650 | ~50 min | $15,600–$18,400 |
Estimates checked October 2026, based on planning hourly rates with a 2-hour daily minimum. Your advisor confirms the exact price — including aircraft positioning, taxes and fees — before anything is booked.
Harry Reid International (LAS) is the default. Private aircraft use the FBOs on the airport's west side, a short drive to the Strip, away from the commercial terminals. Henderson Executive (HND), about 20 minutes south of the Strip, is quieter and often quicker in and out — a good choice if you are staying at the south end of the Strip, in Henderson, or simply want to avoid the airline traffic at LAS.
Demand spikes around fight nights, CES in January, the Grand Prix in November, big conventions and holiday weekends. On those dates aircraft and ramp space go early, prices rise and large events can bring special arrival reservation programs — book as soon as your dates are firm. In summer Las Vegas regularly passes 110°F; heat reduces what some aircraft can carry, so your advisor checks performance against your group and bags.
Los Angeles
Best for Most private departures — the Westside, Beverly Hills, the Valley and Malibu
LA's dedicated business-aviation airport and one of the busiest in the country. Open 24 hours, with a deep choice of FBOs; noise rules limit some older jets at night.
Best for The studios, Glendale, Pasadena and the east Valley
A commercial airport with a quiet private side. A voluntary curfew applies overnight, so very late arrivals are worth checking with your advisor.
Las Vegas
Best for The Strip and downtown
Private flights use dedicated FBO terminals on the west side of the field.
Best for South Strip, Henderson, Lake Las Vegas
A dedicated general-aviation airport — quieter ramp, quick turnarounds.
About 50 minutes in a jet and a little over an hour in a turboprop, gate to gate from Van Nuys. With no terminal lines, you can arrive at the FBO 15–20 minutes before departure.
LAS is closest to the center of the Strip. Henderson Executive is quieter and often faster on event weekends, and closer to the south end of the Strip and Henderson. Your advisor suggests the better fit for where you are staying and when you land.
Yes. The aircraft and crew can wait for you, and your estimate becomes a round trip. If you stay overnight, crew expenses may apply — your advisor shows you both options so you can compare.
One call or one form. Marius comes back with real aircraft and an exact price — usually within the hour.