Fly private between Oakland and San Diego from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Oakland (OAK) to San Diego (SAN) and San Diego to Oakland — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Oakland and San Diego is about 718 km (446 miles), or 388 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Oakland to San Diego (and San Diego to Oakland) ranges from US$10,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$26,500 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 24m | 1h 16m – 1h 32m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 19m | 1h 11m – 1h 27m | US$13,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 24m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 21m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 19m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 19m | US$13,500 – US$19,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 17m | US$15,000 – US$21,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 14m | US$16,000 – US$23,000 | 6-8 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
The guide range for Oakland–San Diego is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
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.
San Diego, United States: San Diego International Airport, Brown Field Municipal Airport, General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport, Gillespie Field and Ramona Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Oakland: San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK), Hayward (HWD), Concord (CCR); San Diego: San Diego (SAN, MYF, SDM), San Diego/El Cajon (SEE).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 17:00 UTC.
San Diego→Oakland runs about 7 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland → San Diego | 242 | 71 min | 58 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (27), Bombardier Challenger 350 (20), Cessna Citation Latitude (16), Socata TBM-900/910/930/940 (14) |
| San Diego → Oakland | 49 | 78 min | — | Cessna Citation Mustang (5), Socata TBM-900/910/930/940 (4), Cirrus Vision (4), Cessna Citation CJ3 (4) |
291 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | San Diego International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KOAK / OAK | KSAN / SAN |
| Longest hard runway | 10,520 ft | 9,401 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 9 ft | 17 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Oakland to San Diego can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport has 10,520 ft and San Diego International Airport 9,401 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 718 km.
Alternates within range: 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) · Brown Field Municipal Airport (7,972 ft, 27 km) · General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (9,711 ft, 30 km) · Gillespie Field (5,342 ft, 23 km) · Ramona Airport (5,001 ft, 43 km)
Transparent from the start: a clear US$10,000 – US$26,500 range for Oakland–San Diego, confirmed once we check live availability.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Pets are welcome on every Oakland–San Diego charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Oakland–San Diego is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$10,000 – US$26,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 24m gate to gate across the 718 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet 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 Oakland–San Diego departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Oakland–San Diego charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: San Diego to Oakland runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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