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Departed
16th August 2026
Passengers
9 pax
Last listed
Price on request
Duration
5h 19m
Aircraft
Bombardier Challenger 601-3A
Flying from Lihue to Van Nuys connects the lush landscapes of Kauai with Southern California's private aviation hub, a route favoured by travellers concluding a Hawaiian summer escape. This private jet charter crosses open Pacific waters before arriving into Van Nuys, one of the busiest general aviation airports in the United States and a preferred gateway to Los Angeles. The empty leg suits families, groups, or business travellers returning from the islands during the peak August holiday period, offering a direct, comfortable alternative to lengthy commercial connections through larger hub airports.
The Bombardier Challenger 601-3A/ER is a capable heavy jet, purpose-built for long-range comfort with the extended-range fuel capacity needed for reliable over-water flying. Configured for up to nine passengers, the cabin offers a wide-body feel with reclining seats, a proper galley, and generous storage for surfboards, luggage, or beach gear. Its stand-up cabin and long transcontinental pedigree make it well suited to the demanding Kauai to Van Nuys crossing, keeping passengers comfortable across the multi-hour flight. For this route, the Challenger delivers the range and stability the journey requires.
This empty leg presents a rare opportunity for private jet charter across one of the more demanding transpacific-adjacent routes, pairing a heavy jet's range with a single fixed August departure. With nine seats and limited availability, it offers exceptional value for travellers ready to book a direct, private alternative to island-hopping commercial connections.
Departed
16th August 2026
Passengers
9 pax
Last listed
Price on request
Duration
5h 19m
Aircraft
Bombardier Challenger 601-3A
Flying from Lihue to Van Nuys connects the lush landscapes of Kauai with Southern California's private aviation hub, a route favoured by travellers concluding a Hawaiian summer escape. This private jet charter crosses open Pacific waters before arriving into Van Nuys, one of the busiest general aviation airports in the United States and a preferred gateway to Los Angeles. The empty leg suits families, groups, or business travellers returning from the islands during the peak August holiday period, offering a direct, comfortable alternative to lengthy commercial connections through larger hub airports.
The Bombardier Challenger 601-3A/ER is a capable heavy jet, purpose-built for long-range comfort with the extended-range fuel capacity needed for reliable over-water flying. Configured for up to nine passengers, the cabin offers a wide-body feel with reclining seats, a proper galley, and generous storage for surfboards, luggage, or beach gear. Its stand-up cabin and long transcontinental pedigree make it well suited to the demanding Kauai to Van Nuys crossing, keeping passengers comfortable across the multi-hour flight. For this route, the Challenger delivers the range and stability the journey requires.
This empty leg presents a rare opportunity for private jet charter across one of the more demanding transpacific-adjacent routes, pairing a heavy jet's range with a single fixed August departure. With nine seats and limited availability, it offers exceptional value for travellers ready to book a direct, private alternative to island-hopping commercial connections.
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The Bombardier Challenger 601-3A empty leg listed here flew on 16th August 2026. Empty legs on this route are listed from time to time, so here is what is open now, and you can ask us to email you when the next one appears.
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