The HondaJet is the most distinctive aircraft in the Los Angeles entry-level fleet, with its engines mounted above the wings rather than on the fuselage. Five or six seats at 422 knots, the fastest cruise in this category.
Honda Aircraft built the HA-420 with an over-the-wing engine mount that frees up cabin and baggage volume the fuselage would otherwise lose to engine structure, plus a natural-laminar-flow wing and nose. Five to six seats, 422 knots and 1,206 nautical miles of range. Every Honda HA-420 HondaJet we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Entry-Level Jet
- Manufacturer: Honda Aircraft Company
- Year introduced: 2015
- Seating: 5 to 6
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,206 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 422 knots
- Service ceiling: 43,000 feet
- Length: 42.6 feet
- Wingspan: 39.8 feet
- Height: 14.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 66 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Honda HA-420 HondaJet Fits Los Angeles
At 422 knots it outruns every other entry-level jet and most light jets, so on a Los Angeles to Bay Area or Los Angeles to Las Vegas, NV business day it gives back real time against a Mustang or a Vision Jet.
The engine placement is not styling. It is why a five-seat aircraft has a rear lavatory and a usable aft baggage compartment, and on a Van Nuys departure with golf clubs or camera cases that is the practical difference.
Range is the trade at 1,206 nautical miles, the shortest of the current-production aircraft in this category. Los Cabos, Mexico and Denver are at the edge from Los Angeles with a full cabin, and we have the operator plan the real trip rather than quoting the maximum.
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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 Honda HA-420 HondaJet run $3,200 to $4,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The HondaJet quotes mid-band for entry-level jets, and on short Los Angeles legs the speed usually recovers part of the difference over a Mustang.
Other Entry-Level Jets Available
- Cessna Citation CJ1
- Cessna Citation M2
- Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510
- Cirrus Vision Jet SF50
- Eclipse 500
- Embraer Phenom 100
The full entry-level jets category page lists every entry-level jet we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Honda HA-420 HondaJet 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.