Fly private between Reno and Oakland from US$10,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Reno (RNO) to Oakland (CCR), and from Oakland (CCR) back to Reno (RNO).
As the crow flies, Reno to Oakland is roughly 260 kilometres — 162 miles, or 140 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Reno–Oakland spans US$10,000 – US$13,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 55 min | 50 min – 1h 01m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 46 min | 41 min – 51 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 55 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 53 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 46 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 45 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 44 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Reno–Oakland moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Reno, United States: Reno Tahoe International Airport, Reno-Stead Airport, Carson Airport, Truckee Tahoe Airport, Dayton Valley Airpark and Silver Springs Airport.
Oakland, United States: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Moffett Federal Airfield, Hayward Executive Airport, Mineta San Jose International Airport and Buchanan Field.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Reno→Oakland runs about 10 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Tue is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno → Oakland | 153 | 45 min | 27 min | Pilatus PC-12 (38), Embraer Phenom 300 (16), Cessna Citation Latitude (12), Gulfstream G200 (11) |
| Oakland → Reno | 312 | 35 min | — | Beech Super King Air (50), Gulfstream G200 (47), Pilatus PC-12 (30), Dassault Falcon 900 (21) |
465 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
465 business-aviation flights were tracked between Reno and Oakland from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 8.9 a week, on 253 separate days.
71% were jets and 29% turboprops. 153 flights set out from the Reno side and 312 from the Oakland side.
Busiest full month: June 2026 (60 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Friday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Reno | Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) – 465 flights |
| Oakland | Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) – 191 flights; San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – 157 flights; Buchanan Field (CCR) – 65 flights; Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) – 52 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Reno Tahoe International Airport | Buchanan Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KRNO / RNO | KCCR / CCR |
| Longest hard runway | 11,001 ft | 5,001 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Porous friction course |
| Field elevation | 4,415 ft | 26 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,501 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,475 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,001 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,375 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,801 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,855 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,101 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,085 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,001 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,575 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,501 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,655 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,801 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,155 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,501 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,375 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,723 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,325 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 801 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,575 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 575 ft short |
4,600 km 4,275 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 71 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,601 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 101 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,075 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 309 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,895 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 439 ft short |
7,400 km 7,075 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 299 ft short |
7,800 km 7,475 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 211 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,075 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 999 ft short |
14,260 km 13,935 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 799 ft short |
11,112 km 10,787 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 999 ft short |
12,960 km 12,635 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 201 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,620 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Reno-Stead Airport (9,000 ft, 21 km) · Carson Airport (6,101 ft, 34 km) · Truckee Tahoe Airport (7,001 ft, 38 km) · Dayton Valley Airpark (5,343 ft, 34 km) · San Francisco International Airport (11,870 ft, 18 km) · Moffett Federal Airfield (9,197 ft, 37 km) · Hayward Executive Airport (5,694 ft, 11 km) · Mineta San Jose International Airport (11,000 ft, 47 km)
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Reno and Oakland.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
The Reno to Oakland route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$13,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 55 min gate to gate across the 260 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Reno–Oakland departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Oakland to Reno runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 465 business-aviation flights between Reno and Oakland – about 8.9 a week, flown on 253 different days. Friday was the busiest day of the week and June 2026 the busiest full month (60 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) – 465 flights on the Reno side, and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) – 191 flights; San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – 157 flights; Buchanan Field (CCR) – 65 flights; Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) – 52 flights on the Oakland side.
71% of the tracked flights were jets and 29% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Pilatus PC-12.
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