The Airbus A320 in charter configuration is where Los Angeles group travel stops being about private jets and starts being about moving a whole organization. Nineteen to fifty passengers, 4,300 nautical miles, and a cabin that can be laid out for VIP comfort or full-team capacity.
Airbus A320s in charter service run in configurations from around nineteen VIP seats up to roughly fifty in a premium layout, with a cruise near Mach 0.78 and 4,300 nautical miles of range. The airframe is one of the most widely operated in the world. Full specifications for the Airbus A320 are published by Airbus Corporate Jets.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Airbus
- Year introduced: 1988
- Seating: 19 to 50
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,300 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.78 (about 448 knots)
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 123.3 feet
- Wingspan: 117.5 feet
- Height: 38.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 1,500 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Multiple lavatories
Why the Airbus A320 Fits Los Angeles
Sports teams, touring music productions and large corporate groups are the Los Angeles market for this aircraft. Fifty people with equipment, traveling together on a schedule they control, is a job no business jet does and one that scheduled service does badly.
Los Angeles hosts major sporting events as part of a rotating national calendar, and the aircraft that move visiting squads and their support staff in and out are almost always this size. Those bookings are made months ahead, and the availability picture in the weeks before is very different.
Airliner-size charter would no longer fall under FAR Part 135 standards but would possibly operate under FAR Part 121 or foreign equivalent standards. We confirm the operator’s certificate and their safety and incident history before an aircraft this size goes in front of a client.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Airbus A320 run $18,000 to $25,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The A320 quotes at the upper end of the VIP airliner band, and for a Los Angeles group of forty or more it is normally the lowest cost per seat of any private option.
Other VIP Airliners Available
The full vip airliners category page lists every vip airliner we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Airbus A320 charter in or out of Los Angeles, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.