New York to Las Vegas by Private Jet: Cost, Jets and Flight Time
A private jet from Teterboro to Las Vegas covers about 2,230 miles and takes roughly four hours fifty minutes non-stop in a midsize or super-midsize jet; light jets often stop once for fuel. On 9 November 2026 the Villiers estimate for the whole aircraft, one way, was about $61,400 in a heavy jet. Here is which jet to book, which of the three Las Vegas airports to use, and the event weeks when you need a parking reservation before you can land.
New York to Las Vegas at a glance
- ~2,227 miGreat-circle distance from Teterboro (TEB) to Harry Reid International (LAS), 1,935 nautical miles (Flycraft).
- ~4h 50mNon-stop in a super-midsize Challenger 350; a midsize Citation XLS is about 4 hours 55 minutes (Flycraft still-air estimates).
- $61,376Villiers heavy-jet estimate for the whole aircraft, one way, 9 November 2026 — about $7,670 each for eight people.
- 17–24 NovFAA parking-reservation programme at all Las Vegas airports for the 2026 Formula 1 race. No reservation, expect delays or no service.
The short answer
Las Vegas is the shorter of the two big westbound trips from New York. At about 1,935 nautical miles it sits within reach of most midsize jets, so unlike New York to Los Angeles you do not need a super-midsize jet to fly non-stop. The price is for the whole aircraft, so it is the same for two people or eight. Most private flights land at Harry Reid International (LAS), about five miles south of the Strip; Henderson Executive and North Las Vegas are the smaller alternatives. What catches New Yorkers out is not the flight but the calendar: on the biggest weekends there is more demand for ramp space than the airports have.
On 9 November 2026 the Villiers estimator priced Teterboro to Las Vegas at $61,376 for a heavy jet, one way, and the figure barely moved with the airport: Westchester instead of Teterboro added $366 (0.6%), and Henderson instead of Harry Reid added $39. The same day, an empty-leg Challenger 300 from Westchester to Las Vegas was listed at $38,700 — 37% below the Westchester heavy-jet estimate, though for a smaller jet and a fixed date.
New to flying private from the city? Our New York private-jet guide covers the basics, and New York’s private-jet airports explains Teterboro, Westchester and the other departure points; our Teterboro airport guide covers the private terminals there.
What it costs: Villiers estimates for New York to Las Vegas
We ran the Villiers estimator on 9 November 2026 for Teterboro to Las Vegas, one way and round trip, plus the reverse direction, Westchester as the origin and Henderson as the destination. The tool returned a heavy-jet estimate and, separately, a midsize “rough guide” with a wide range, which it flags as less reliable because its recent midsize estimates differed from operator quotes by more than 25%. These are indicative figures for the whole aircraft, not quotes.
| Route | Heavy jet | Heavy range | Midsize (rough guide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teterboro to Las Vegas (LAS), one way | $61,376 | $45.1k–$64.9k | $50,245 |
| Teterboro to Las Vegas, round trip | $115,341 | $83.2k–$122.1k | $92,291 |
| Las Vegas to Teterboro, one way | $61,376 | $45.1k–$64.9k | $50,245 |
| Westchester to Las Vegas, one way | $61,742 | $45.3k–$65.3k | $50,531 |
| Teterboro to Henderson (HND), one way | $61,415 | $45.1k–$65.0k | $50,275 |
Villiers estimate, 9 November 2026, via the NY Jet Desk price tool; 4 passengers. A check with 8 passengers gave the same figure, because the price is for the aircraft. The midsize rough guide ranged from $37,000 to $76,000 one way. Per-person figures and percentages below are our arithmetic.
What the numbers mean for you:
- Per person, group size decides. The heavy-jet estimate split four ways is about $15,344 per person; eight people pay about $7,672 each, and twelve about $5,115. The operator confirms how many seats the actual aircraft has.
- A midsize jet is the obvious saving for small groups. The midsize rough guide was $11,131 (18%) below the heavy-jet figure one way — about $12,561 each for four people. Treat it as a starting point and get a live quote; the range is wide.
- A round trip costs less than two one-ways. The heavy-jet round trip was 6.0% below two separate one-way flights, the midsize round trip 8.2% below.
- Teterboro or Westchester, LAS or Henderson: price is not the deciding factor. The gaps were under 1%. Choose the airports for where you live and where you are staying.
Why one jet costs more than another, and what sits behind a charter price, is explained in how much a private jet costs.
Flight time, fuel stops and which jet fits
Flycraft puts Teterboro to Las Vegas at 2,227 statute miles (1,935 nautical miles). Its still-air estimates are 4 hours 55 minutes in a midsize Citation XLS, 4 hours 50 minutes in a super-midsize Challenger 350, 4 hours 35 minutes in a large Challenger 605 and 4 hours 25 minutes in an ultra-long-range Global 6000, all non-stop. Its light-jet estimate (Phenom 300, 5 hours 35 minutes) and very-light-jet estimate (Citation M2, 6 hours 15 minutes) each include one fuel stop, although Flycraft notes that a Phenom 300, Citation CJ3 or Citation XLS can do it non-stop “on a good day”, depending on winds and load.
Flycraft’s times assume still air. The jet stream blows from west to east and can exceed 275 mph (NOAA), so the westbound flight to Las Vegas is the one that fights headwinds, especially in winter. If you book a midsize or light jet, ask the operator to confirm non-stop for your date, passengers and bags.
| Category | Example | Flycraft time | Non-stop? | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | Phenom 300 | 5h 35m | Stop likely; non-stop only on a good day | 2–4 people, flexible on time |
| Midsize | Citation XLS | 4h 55m | Yes, in Flycraft’s estimate | Small groups, best value |
| Super-midsize | Challenger 350 | 4h 50m | Yes | Groups with bags, more margin |
| Heavy / large | Challenger 605 | 4h 35m | Yes | Bigger groups, most cabin space |
Times and non-stop capability: Flycraft estimates for this route, still air. “Good for” is our own guidance. Real capability depends on winds, payload and temperature.
Las Vegas is three hours behind New York (Flycraft). Leave Teterboro at 9 a.m. Eastern and, at the super-midsize estimate, you land at about 10:50 a.m. Pacific — in time for lunch. Our light vs midsize vs heavy jet comparison explains cabin size and luggage space in more detail.
Hidden costs and time on a Las Vegas trip
- Same-day return is tight with one crew. Under FAA Part 135, a two-pilot charter crew may fly no more than 10 hours in 24 hours (14 CFR 135.267). Two legs at Flycraft’s 4 hours 50 minutes come to 9 hours 40 minutes before any headwind, taxi delay or hold. Plan on the crew resting overnight unless the operator confirms otherwise.
- Waiting days. If the jet stays in Las Vegas for your return, ask how the quote covers crew hotels and waiting time. If it flies home empty and comes back for you, ask about those repositioning legs.
- Event-week parking. During special events the FAA runs a parking-reservation programme for the Las Vegas airports; operators without a reservation should expect substantial delays or may be refused (FAA). Ask whether your quote includes a confirmed slot.
- Fuel stops are not free. A light jet that stops on the way adds a landing, handling at the stop and time. Ask where it will stop and for how long.
Harry Reid, Henderson or North Las Vegas?
Three airports in the valley take private jets, all run by the Clark County Department of Aviation. Harry Reid International (LAS) is the main one: open 24 hours, about five miles south of the Strip, and 10 to 20 minutes by car to the big hotels, or 30 minutes and more on Friday and Saturday nights (ACE Jet). Two FBOs (private terminals) serve private flights there, Atlantic Aviation and Signature Flight Support, both open 24/7. Private jets share the field with a busy airline airport, so expect longer taxi times on big weekends.
New York to Las Vegas: price it for your dates
The Villiers estimate of 9 November 2026 was about $61,400 one way for a heavy jet, whole aircraft. Check the live price for your date and group, one way or round trip.
Henderson Executive lies about 13 miles south of Las Vegas (ACE Jet puts it about 15 miles south-east of the Strip). Its FAA code is HND but its IATA code is HSH, because HND belongs to Tokyo Haneda — useful to know when a booking site cannot find it. It has two runways, 6,501 and 5,001 feet long. ACE Jet describes it as the alternative when Harry Reid is at capacity. North Las Vegas (VGT) is about three miles north-west of downtown, with runways of up to 5,005 feet. Both are far quieter than LAS, but their runways are much shorter, so the operator has to confirm your aircraft and load can use them.
| Airport | Longest runway | Location | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Reid International (LAS) | — | ~5 mi south of the Strip; open 24/7 | Most private flights; any jet size; the Strip |
| Henderson Executive (HND / IATA HSH) | 6,501 ft | ~13 mi south of Las Vegas | Henderson, Lake Las Vegas, busy weekends |
| North Las Vegas (VGT) | 5,005 ft | ~3 mi north-west of downtown | Downtown and the north-west, smaller jets |
LAS hours, distance and FBOs: ACE Jet. Henderson and North Las Vegas runways, locations and codes: published airport data (Wikipedia, citing FAA records). “Best for” is our own guidance; confirm runway suitability with your operator.
Event weeks: when Las Vegas runs out of ramp space
Las Vegas is an events city, and private jets arrive in waves. For the first Formula 1 race in November 2023, FlightAware counted 1,211 business-aircraft arrivals at the city’s three main airports in the four days before the race, and Clark County received more than 1,200 requests for parking permission (AIN). For the 2024 Super Bowl, WingX counted 882 private planes flying into Las Vegas over the weekend — while the four airports together have parking for about 500 aircraft, according to the FAA (as reported by the Anchorage Daily News).
When to fly: the Las Vegas dates that matter
- Formula 1, 19–21 November 2026: the FAA’s parking-reservation programme covers Harry Reid, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Boulder City from Tuesday 17 November, 7 a.m. Pacific, to Tuesday 24 November 2026. Flight plans should be filed at least four hours ahead with the reservation number in the remarks (FAA notice).
- Thanksgiving, Thursday 26 November 2026: in 2025 the week leading into Thanksgiving had 57,353 US private-jet departures, up 8% on 2024 (WingX via Private Jet Card Comparisons). It follows straight after race week this year.
- CES, 6–9 January 2027: the technology show fills the city each January (CES). Ask your operator early whether reservations apply.
- Holiday weeks: Christmas and New Year book early on every route. Our holiday booking guide covers how early to ask.
Empty legs: Las Vegas has more than most western routes
Empty legs are discounted one-way flights when a jet has to reposition. On 9 November 2026 the Villiers list showed seven empty legs touching Las Vegas, including one from New York: a Challenger 300 from Westchester to Las Vegas on 10 November at $38,700. The others came from or went to Texas, California and Oregon. All were listed as still to be reconfirmed with the operator.
That one New York leg shows the trade-off well: it was 37% below the heavy-jet estimate for the same route, but it flew on one fixed day, on less than a day’s notice. If your dates are flexible, check the live empty-leg list before you book a full charter. Our guides to empty-leg flights from New York and what an empty leg is explain how they work and the catches.
Which option fits you? A quick check
- Two to four people, a weekend away: ask for a midsize jet first; it flies the route non-stop in Flycraft’s estimate and the rough guide was 18% below heavy.
- Six to twelve people: a heavy jet; per person the cost falls to roughly $5,100–$10,200 on our estimate.
- Race week, CES or a fight night: book early and ask the operator to confirm the parking reservation before you pay.
- Staying in Henderson or off-Strip: compare Henderson Executive; the estimate was within $39 of LAS.
- Flexible by a day or two: watch the empty legs; a jet repositioning to Las Vegas can cost far less.
- You want to come back the same day: ask about crew duty time first; at about 9 hours 40 minutes of flying it is close to the limit.
Planning other trips west? See New York to Los Angeles, Westchester to Aspen and Teterboro to Vail. All our route guides are on the NY Jet Desk guides page.
How this guide was built
Price estimates come from the Villiers estimator on 9 November 2026: Teterboro to Las Vegas one way and round trip with four passengers; the return direction; a check with eight passengers; Westchester to Las Vegas; and Teterboro to Henderson. The empty legs are the Villiers list for Las Vegas on the same day. Per-person figures, gaps and percentages are our own arithmetic. Distance and flight times are Flycraft estimates; the crew limit is from the FAA rules (14 CFR 135.267); event rules come from the FAA domestic notice for the 2026 race. Airport details come from ACE Jet and published airport data; event traffic figures from AIN (FlightAware, Clark County) and WingX as reported by the Anchorage Daily News and Private Jet Card Comparisons. The checklists are our own guidance based on these facts.
Sources
- Villiers indicative estimates and empty-leg list, retrieved 9 November 2026 through the NY Jet Desk price tool.
- New York to Las Vegas private jet cost — Flycraft (distance, flight times, fuel stops, time difference).
- Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026 domestic notice — FAA (parking-reservation programme, dates, airports).
- The Jet Stream — NOAA (direction and speed).
- 14 CFR 135.267 — FAA flight time limits for unscheduled charter crews.
- Harry Reid International (KLAS) and FBOs at KLAS — ACE Jet directory (hours, distance, drive times, FBOs, Henderson as alternative).
- Henderson Executive Airport and North Las Vegas Airport — Wikipedia (runways, location, codes, operator).
- Vegas Grand Prix draws flocks of private aircraft — AIN, 21 November 2023 (FlightAware and Clark County figures).
- Here’s how many private jets landed in Vegas for the Super Bowl — Anchorage Daily News, 12 February 2024 (WingX and FAA figures).
- Private Jet Flight Activity Analysis – 2025 – Week 47 — Private Jet Card Comparisons, WingX data (Thanksgiving 2025).
- CES — Consumer Technology Association (CES 2027 dates).
Retrieved November 2026. Prices are estimates for the whole aircraft, not quotes; empty legs change daily; airport rules, event dates and FBO names change, so confirm them with your operator before you fly.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a private jet flight from New York to Las Vegas?
About 4 hours 50 minutes non-stop in a super-midsize jet. Flycraft estimates Teterboro to Las Vegas at 4 hours 55 minutes in a midsize Citation XLS, 4 hours 50 minutes in a Challenger 350, 4 hours 35 minutes in a Challenger 605 and 4 hours 25 minutes in a Global 6000. Light jets often stop once for fuel, at about 5 hours 35 minutes. These are still-air estimates; westbound headwinds can add time.
How much does a private jet from New York to Las Vegas cost?
On 9 November 2026 the Villiers estimate for the whole aircraft from Teterboro to Las Vegas, one way, was $61,376 for a heavy jet (range about $45,100 to $64,900), and $115,341 for a round trip. A midsize rough guide was $50,245 one way, with a wide range of $37,000 to $76,000. Split among eight people, the heavy-jet estimate is about $7,672 each. These are estimates, not quotes; only a live quote for your date is a real price.
Can a midsize jet fly non-stop from New York to Las Vegas?
In Flycraft’s estimate, yes: a Citation XLS flies Teterboro to Las Vegas non-stop in about 4 hours 55 minutes. The route is about 1,935 nautical miles. Light jets such as the Phenom 300 can manage it only on a good day, depending on winds and load, and usually stop once. In strong winter headwinds, ask the operator to confirm non-stop for your date.
Which Las Vegas airport do private jets use?
Most use Harry Reid International (LAS), about five miles south of the Strip, open 24 hours, with Atlantic Aviation and Signature Flight Support as private terminals. Henderson Executive (FAA code HND, IATA code HSH) and North Las Vegas (VGT) are smaller alternatives with shorter runways. The Villiers estimate to Henderson was within $39 of LAS on 9 November 2026.
Do I need a reservation to fly private to Las Vegas for the Formula 1 race?
Yes, in practice. For the 2026 race on 19–21 November, the FAA runs a parking-reservation programme for arrivals and departures at Harry Reid, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Boulder City from 17 to 24 November. Operators without a reservation should expect substantial delays and may be refused. Your operator or the FBO arranges it; ask for confirmation before you pay.
Can I fly from New York to Las Vegas and back on the same day?
Only just. Two legs at Flycraft’s super-midsize time come to about 9 hours 40 minutes of flying, and under FAA Part 135 a two-pilot charter crew may fly no more than 10 hours in 24 hours (14 CFR 135.267). Headwinds or delays can push it over. Ask the operator before you plan on it.
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