The Learjet 31 is the short-range sprinter of the Los Angeles light-jet fleet. It climbs hard, cruises at 458 knots and gives up range to do it, which makes it a specific tool rather than a general-purpose answer.
Bombardier‘s Learjet 31 married the Learjet 35 fuselage to the Learjet 55’s wing with delta fins added, producing a jet that handles high-altitude and hot-day departures well. Six to eight seats, 458 knots and 1,400 nautical miles of range.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier (Learjet)
- Year introduced: 1988-2003
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,400 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 458 knots
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 48.8 feet
- Wingspan: 43.8 feet
- Height: 12.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 30 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Learjet 31 Fits Los Angeles
High-altitude performance is where the 31 pays for itself out of Los Angeles. Aspen, CO in winter and the high desert fields inland ask more of an aircraft than a sea-level departure does, and Apple Valley sits at roughly 3,062 feet of elevation where density altitude is a live planning factor rather than a footnote. Field approvals remain the operator’s to hold.
The trade is range. At 1,400 nautical miles the Learjet 31 has the shortest legs of the fast light jets, so Chicago and the Northeast are fuel-stop trips from Los Angeles where a Learjet 35 goes direct.
The cabin is a Learjet cabin: low, narrow and built for people who want to be somewhere quickly. For a two-hour Los Angeles business leg that is fine. For a family to Los Cabos, Mexico we would point you elsewhere.
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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 Learjet 31 run $3,200 to $4,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Learjet 31 sits mid-band, and on the shorter high-altitude runs out of Los Angeles it often beats aircraft that look cheaper on the hourly rate alone.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
The full light jets category page lists every light jet we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Learjet 31 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.