We’re a private jet charter brokerage with deep roots in Orange County and a reach that spans the globe. Our founder was born and raised here and still flies out of John Wayne Airport (SNA), so when we say we know this community, we mean it, the airports, the FBOs, the drive times, and the way our neighbors like to travel. You get a true local who happens to source aircraft anywhere in the world, available 24/7.
Local roots, global reach
Most of our clients are based right here in Newport Beach, Orange County, and across Southern California. We handle the trips that matter to them, quick West Coast hops, the regular runs to New York and Miami, transcontinental flights, and the long hauls to and from Europe. Because we’re a global brokerage rather than a fixed fleet, we source the right aircraft for each trip instead of selling you whatever happens to be sitting on one operator’s ramp.
Flying private from John Wayne Airport (SNA)
John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana is the heart of private aviation in Orange County, minutes from Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa and Newport Coast. Private flights use the airport’s dedicated FBOs (the private terminals where you park, walk a few steps and board), including ACI Jet, Atlantic Aviation, and Clay Lacy Aviation’s Orange County facility. We’ll recommend the FBO that best fits your routing and line up catering, ground transportation and hangar needs to match.
One local detail that catches visiting brokers off guard: John Wayne enforces one of the strictest nighttime noise curfews in the country, which limits late-night departures and early-morning arrivals. Because we fly out of SNA ourselves, we build your schedule around the curfew so there are no surprises on the ramp. When a trip calls for it, we can also position out of nearby Long Beach (LGB), Los Angeles (LAX) or Van Nuys (VNY): whichever gets you wheels-up fastest.
Popular routes from Orange County
A sample of the trips we arrange most often for Orange County clients. Flight times are approximate and vary with winds, aircraft and routing.
| Destination | Approx. flight time | Typical aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | ~1h 00m | Light jet |
| Scottsdale / Phoenix, AZ | ~1h 10m | Light jet |
| San Francisco Bay Area | ~1h 15m | Light jet |
| Aspen, CO | ~2h 00m | Light / midsize jet |
| Cabo San Lucas, MX | ~2h 30m | Midsize jet |
| New York / Teterboro (TEB) | ~5h 00m | Super-midsize / heavy jet |
| Miami / South Florida | ~4h 45m | Super-midsize / heavy jet |
| Honolulu, HI | ~5h 45m | Heavy jet |
| London, UK | ~10h 45m | Ultra-long-range jet |
Choosing the right aircraft
Part of our job is sizing the aircraft to the mission, never over- or under-selling the trip. The broad categories:
- Light jets (for example, the Citation CJ3 or Phenom 300): up to roughly six passengers, ideal for regional hops like Las Vegas, Aspen, Cabo and the Bay Area.
- Midsize & super-midsize jets (Citation XLS, Challenger 350, Citation X): about seven to nine passengers with the range and cabin for transcontinental runs to New York or Miami.
- Heavy & ultra-long-range jets (Gulfstream G650, Bombardier Global 7500): twelve to sixteen passengers and the legs for nonstop flights to Hawaii, Europe and beyond.
How we work
We’re primarily referral-based and keep a tight client roster on purpose. That gives us the bandwidth to negotiate hard on every trip and keep our pricing lean and transparent, no standardized rate sheets, no bait-and-switch. Every aircraft we put you on operates under a Part 135 certificate or international equivalent, with vetted operators and crews. We never trade safety for price, and a fully refundable deposit unlocks your custom estimate, typically the same day.
Flexible on dates? Ask about empty leg flights in and out of Southern California, or our deposit program, a smarter alternative to traditional jet cards.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport do you fly from in Orange County?
Most Orange County charters depart John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana. When it suits your schedule or aircraft, we can also use Long Beach (LGB), Los Angeles (LAX) or Van Nuys (VNY).
How much does a private jet charter from Orange County cost?
Every trip is priced individually based on your route, aircraft category, passenger count and timing, so we don’t publish flat rates. A fully refundable deposit unlocks a custom, transparent estimate, usually the same day. If you don’t move forward, the deposit is refundable within 48 hours.
How far in advance do I need to book?
For on-demand charters we can often arrange a trip within a few hours, subject to aircraft and crew availability. We’re reachable 24/7, and booking earlier widens your aircraft options and pricing.
Are the aircraft and operators safe?
Yes. We source only from operators holding an FAA Part 135 certificate or international equivalent, flown by vetted crews. You can read more on our safety standards page.
Do you fly internationally from Orange County?
Absolutely. We arrange transcontinental and transatlantic charters, Hawaii, Europe and worldwide, using heavy and ultra-long-range aircraft with the range for nonstop or efficiently routed trips.
Planning a trip out of Orange County?
Get a fast, transparent quote. Call or text +1 949-709-9273, available 24/7, or contact us online.
