Private charter between Redding and Portland starts at US$10,000 aboard a very light jet.
We fly Redding (RDD) ⇄ Portland (PDX) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Redding and Portland lie approximately 565 km apart (351 mi / 305 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$16,000 for a one-way charter between Redding and Portland, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 11m | 1h 04m – 1h 18m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 08m | 1h 01m – 1h 15m | US$11,500 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 19m | 1h 11m – 1h 27m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 11m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 09m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 08m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 08m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 06m | US$12,500 – US$17,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 03m | US$14,000 – US$19,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 19m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 15m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Redding and Portland? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Redding, United States: Redding Municipal Airport and Red Bluff Municipal Airport.
Portland, United States: Portland International Airport, Portland Troutdale Airport, Portland Hillsboro Airport, Aurora State Airport, Scappoose Industrial Airpark and McMinnville Municipal Airport.
Observed traffic points to a weekday route with afternoon departures, on the departures logged so far.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding → Portland | 11 | 57 min | 48 min | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (2), Beech Beechjet (2) |
| Portland → Redding | 12 | 56 min | 48 min | Gulfstream G200 (2), Beech Super King Air (2), Cessna Citation CJ3 (2) |
23 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
23 business-aviation flights were tracked between Redding and Portland from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.4 a week, on 21 separate days.
70% were jets and 30% turboprops. 11 flights set out from the Redding side and 12 from the Portland side.
Busiest full month: January 2026 (4 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Saturday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Redding | Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) – 23 flights |
| Portland | Portland International Airport (PDX) – 9 flights; Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO) – 8 flights; Aurora State Airport – 4 flights; Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD) – 2 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.
| Redding Municipal Airport | Portland International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KRDD / RDD | KPDX / PDX |
| Longest hard runway | 7,003 ft | 11,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 505 ft | 31 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Redding to Portland can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Redding Municipal Airport is the shorter of the two at 7,003 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 1,003 ft to spare. The leg is 565 km.
Alternates within range: Red Bluff Municipal Airport (5,431 ft, 40 km) · Benton Field (2,420 ft, 12 km) · Lake California Air Park (3,000 ft, 18 km) · Rancho Tehama Airport (3,750 ft, 55 km) · Portland Troutdale Airport (5,399 ft, 16 km) · Portland Hillsboro Airport (6,600 ft, 28 km) · Aurora State Airport (5,003 ft, 40 km) · Scappoose Industrial Airpark (5,100 ft, 29 km)
See the guide range — US$10,000 – US$16,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 4-6 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Redding–Portland is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$16,000 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 11m gate to gate across the 565 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Redding–Portland departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Redding–Portland charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Portland to Redding runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 23 business-aviation flights between Redding and Portland – about 0.4 a week, flown on 21 different days. Saturday was the busiest day of the week and January 2026 the busiest full month (4 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) – 23 flights on the Redding side, and Portland International Airport (PDX) – 9 flights; Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO) – 8 flights; Aurora State Airport – 4 flights; Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD) – 2 flights on the Portland side.
70% of the tracked flights were jets and 30% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation CJ3.
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