Super light jets sit between the light and midsize categories, and out of Los Angeles they are often the sweet spot. Six to ten seats, 1,840 to 2,560 nautical miles, and cabins meaningfully larger than a CJ-series light jet without midsize money.
Typical Aircraft
The Embraer Phenom 300 dominates the category by fleet count and is the aircraft we put forward most often. The Bombardier Learjet 45 and 45XR bring speed and up to nine seats, and the Israel Aircraft Industries Westwind I and Westwind II carry as many as ten at a light-jet hourly rate.
When Super Light Jets Fit the Los Angeles Trip
Los Angeles to Aspen, CO and Sun Valley in winter, Los Cabos, Mexico and Puerto Vallarta year-round, and Chicago or Dallas nonstop with a working payload. The Westwind II’s 2,560 nautical miles is the longest reach in the category and covers the Gulf Coast without a stop.
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
Across the 6 super light jets listed on this page, industry hourly rates run $3,500 to $5,800 per hour as of 7/2026. Each aircraft page carries its own rate. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Los Angeles Patterns We Plan Around
Awards season runs January through March and it is the single biggest pressure on Southern California charter availability. Van Nuys and Hollywood Burbank get picked over first, and a January request made in December is a very different market from the same request made on the day. Coachella in April does the same thing to Palm Springs. Van Nuys operates a jet noise curfew for louder aircraft between roughly 10pm and 7am, while Ontario runs 24 hours with no curfew, which is why so many late departures end up there.
This is the category with the best availability during awards season, largely because the Phenom 300 charter fleet in Southern California is deep. When a date will not move, it is usually the first place we look.
Contact
For a quote on a super light jets 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, and the aircraft directory for cross-category options. The National Business Aviation Association sets the broader operating standards we work within.
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.