Alta Jets is a private jet charter brokerage headquartered in Newport Beach. We have clients all over the world, Europe, the East Coast, plenty in Los Angeles, but flying our Orange County neighbors is what we take the most pride in.
About us
Our owner was born and raised locally and went to the University of California, Irvine. He’s a helicopter pilot and has been in aviation for about a decade. We’re a small team on purpose, it keeps the owner involved in every trip, and taking care of clients is the part of this business we actually love.
How booking works
Place a $500 deposit and we send you a Detailed Estimate Report: full visibility into the charter market for your trip, upfront. Instead of standing by quote after quote, you see estimated price ranges for each class of aircraft, from empty-leg and one-way rates up to standard rates. If we land you an empty leg, your price falls toward the entry of that range.
Once you have the report, you have 48 hours to decline for a full refund. Continue to formal quotes and the $500 is credited toward your trip. Curious what trips run? See our sample pricing guide.
Our deposit program
If you fly regularly, our deposit program is the simplest way to work with us: place a deposit and we draw it down trip by trip.
- Empty leg deals, when a discounted empty leg fits your plans, it’s yours.
- Same-day flying, with funds on file, booking same-day is possible.
- Jump classes of aircraft, a light jet one day, a super-mid the next. You’re never locked into one aircraft type or hourly rate.
- Dynamic pricing on every trip, we shop each charter to the operators actually in position for it.
More than charter
Charter is the core of what we do, but we also work as an aircraft adviser, including aircraft sales, and helping you find the right management company, whether you already have one or you’re starting from scratch.
Know someone who flies private?
Even if you’re not booking today, referrals are how we grow. Refer someone who flies privately and we’ll give you a referral fee or set aside credit toward your own future trip.
Flying private from Newport Beach
Newport Beach sits minutes from John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, the closest private-jet airport to the harbor and an easy drive from Newport Coast, Corona del Mar, Balboa Island and Lido Isle. Private flights use SNA’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 one that fits your routing and arrange catering, ground transportation and hangar needs.
A local detail worth planning around: John Wayne enforces one of the strictest nighttime noise curfews in the country, so late departures and early-morning arrivals are limited. Because we’re based here and fly out of SNA ourselves, we build your schedule around it. When a trip calls for it, we can also position out of Long Beach (LGB), Los Angeles (LAX) or Van Nuys (VNY).
Popular routes from Newport Beach
A sample of the trips we arrange most often for Newport Beach 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.
- Light jets (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300): up to about 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): roughly seven to nine passengers with the range for transcontinental runs to New York or Miami.
- Heavy & ultra-long-range jets (Gulfstream G650, Global 7500): twelve to sixteen passengers and the legs for nonstop flights to Hawaii, Europe and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport do you fly from in Newport Beach?
Almost always John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, the closest private terminal to the harbor. 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 Newport Beach cost?
Pricing is custom to each trip, so we don’t publish flat rates. A fully refundable $500 deposit unlocks your Detailed Estimate Report, real market ranges for every class of aircraft, from empty-leg and one-way rates up to standard. You have 48 hours to decide, and the deposit is refundable if you don’t fly.
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 options.
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. More on our safety standards page.
Do you fly internationally from Newport Beach?
Absolutely, transcontinental and transatlantic charters to Hawaii, Europe and worldwide, using heavy and ultra-long-range aircraft with the range for nonstop or efficiently routed trips.
Ready to fly?
Book a trip and get your Detailed Estimate Report, full market visibility for your exact route, from empty-leg rates to standard. 48 hours to decline for a full refund; continue and your $500 deposit is credited toward the trip. Call or text (949) 709-9273, available 24/7.
