Private jet Las Vegas to Phoenix
A private jet Las Vegas to Phoenix covers 209 nautical miles nonstop. Block time runs 46 to 62 minutes depending on the aircraft class you book. Quotes below are estimates for the whole aircraft, not per seat.
- 209 nm241 statute miles
- 1h 02mturboprop airborne time
- $2,500–$3,500one-way estimate
Las Vegas to Phoenix private jet prices by aircraft
Flying Las Vegas to Phoenix on a turboprop means 209 nautical miles and about 1h 02m; ballpark $2,500–$3,500 each way.Every class flies this route nonstop. The numbers below are estimates for the entire aircraft, one way, and they move with aircraft availability, crew duty time and how far ahead you book. Compare the cabin you actually need against the fare, not the speed, because the time differences here are small.
| Aircraft class | Flight time | One-way estimate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 1h 02m | $2,500–$3,500 | Best fit |
| Light jet | 0h 49m | $4,000–$6,000 | Nonstop |
| Midsize jet | 0h 48m | $5,000–$8,000 | Nonstop |
| Super-midsize jet | 0h 46m | $7,000–$10,000 | Nonstop |
| Heavy jet | 0h 46m | $9,500–$14,500 | Nonstop |
Per-aircraft estimates, not per seat, before federal excise tax and segment fees. Times cover taxi, climb and descent.
Why a turboprop fits this trip
The turboprop fits this distance best. At 209 nautical miles the flight is short enough that turboprop cruise speed costs you little, and the Beechcraft King Air 350i or Pilatus PC-12 NGX run estimates of $2,500 to $3,500, against $4,000 to $6,000 for a light jet. If you are moving six to eight people and bags, the turboprop carries them for less than the jet alternatives.
Light and midsize jets do earn their price when the schedule is tight or the passenger list is small. A light jet makes the run in about 49 minutes and a midsize in 48, so you pay for cabin height and luggage space more than for time saved. Heavy jets exist on this route too, but at $9,500 to $14,500 they only make sense when the party or the baggage load demands the cabin.
Pilatus PC-12 NGX
- 6 seats
- 290 kt cruise
- 1,800 nm range
Cabin 4 ft 10 in tall, 16 ft 11 in long. Baggage 40 cu ft.
Daher TBM 960
- 6 seats
- 330 kt cruise
- 1,730 nm range
Cabin 4 ft tall, 13 ft 3 in long. Baggage 32 cu ft.
Leaving Las Vegas
Most Las Vegas departures use Harry Reid International, 2 miles from the Strip and home to a 14,835 ft runway, though Henderson Executive at 10 miles and North Las Vegas at 7 miles handle plenty of charter traffic. Which one you get depends on your operator's permits and where your aircraft is parked. Henderson Executive keeps you out of the airline terminal flow entirely, which matters when you are cutting it close on a departure. Give your broker the tail number and FBO once assigned so the driver knows where to go.
Arriving in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor is the big field, with an 11,489 ft runway and the shortest ride into downtown and the convention hotels. Deer Valley, north of the city, has an 8,196 ft runway and suits Scottsdale, north Phoenix and the 101 loop. Deer Valley often saves 15 to 25 minutes of ground time to Scottsdale compared with Sky Harbor traffic, so tell your broker your final address before the airport is chosen. Neither field is an international arrival for this leg, so no customs stop is involved.
| Airport | Code | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Deer Valley Airport | KDVT / DVT | 8,196 ft |
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | KPHX / PHX | 11,489 ft |
| Harry Reid International Airport | KLAS / LAS | 14,835 ft |
| Henderson Executive Airport | KHND / HSH | 6,501 ft |
| North Las Vegas Airport | KVGT / VGT | 5,005 ft |
When this route gets busy
Demand peaks Thursday and Friday afternoons out of Las Vegas and Sunday evenings back from Phoenix, plus the weeks around major conventions and the January through April event calendar in both cities. Booking 7 to 14 days ahead usually holds a better estimate than a 48 hour request, because the aircraft that would reposition for you is already committed elsewhere. Same-day round trips are workable at 209 nautical miles if you book the aircraft for the day rather than two separate one-way legs.
If your plans land on a peak Thursday, then ask for the quote early and keep the departure window flexible by an hour or two. Operators flying under FAA Part 135 rules have crew duty limits, and a late slot can push your flight to a different tail. Empty legs do appear on this corridor, but treat them as luck rather than a plan. A broker acting as your agent under DOT Part 295 can see what is actually available before you commit.
Other private jet legs like Las Vegas–Phoenix
The 5 city pairs below span 197 to 1,935 nautical miles; single-leg turboprop ballparks run $2,000 to $27,500.
Route-specific inquiries
How long is a private jet Las Vegas to Phoenix flight?
Nonstop the route is 209 nautical miles, or 241 statute miles. Block time ranges from 46 minutes in a super-midsize or heavy jet to 62 minutes in a turboprop, with light jets around 49 minutes and midsize around 48. Those are air times, so add taxi and the drive at each end when you compare it with driving.
What does private jet charter cost from Las Vegas to Phoenix?
Estimates run $2,500 to $3,500 for a turboprop, $4,000 to $6,000 for a light jet, $5,000 to $8,000 for a midsize, $7,000 to $10,000 for a super-midsize and $9,500 to $14,500 for a heavy jet. All figures are for the whole aircraft one way and are estimates, not quotes, so ask for a written number before you book.
Can I do a same-day round trip between Las Vegas and Phoenix?
Yes. At 209 nautical miles each way the round trip fits comfortably in a day, and the common approach is to hold the aircraft for both legs rather than book two one-ways. Holding the jet removes the risk of waiting on a return aircraft, and on a route this short the price difference is usually smaller than people expect. Ask for both versions.
Which Phoenix airport will my flight use?
It depends on your destination and the operator. Phoenix Sky Harbor has an 11,489 ft runway and sits closest to downtown, while Deer Valley has an 8,196 ft runway and is the easier arrival for Scottsdale and north Phoenix. Some turboprops and light jets can use smaller fields nearby, so give your broker the final address first.
How far ahead should I book a jet from Las Vegas to Phoenix?
Seven to 14 days ahead gives you the widest choice of aircraft and the steadiest estimates. Thursday and Friday afternoons out of Las Vegas and Sunday evenings out of Phoenix are the tight windows, so add a few days if your trip lands there. A 48 hour request can still be filled, but expect fewer options and higher numbers.
Is a turboprop or a jet better on this route?
The turboprop is the better value at this distance. A Beechcraft King Air 350i seats 8 and a Pilatus PC-12 NGX seats 6, both cruise near 300 knots, and the flight runs about 62 minutes against 46 to 49 in a jet. You give up roughly 15 minutes and gain a much lower estimate, $2,500 to $3,500 against $4,000 and up. On a flight this short, the turboprop wins on cost and the jet wins on cabin.