Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 11m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceUS$10,000 – US$13,500
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Fly private between Long Beach and Oakland from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
We fly Long Beach (LGB) ⇄ Oakland (OAK) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Long Beach and Oakland lie approximately 568 km apart (353 mi / 307 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Long Beach–Oakland spans US$10,000 – US$23,000: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| 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 |
| 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 04m | US$14,000 – US$19,000 | 6-8 |
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.
On Long Beach–Oakland, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Long Beach, United States: Long Beach International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Zamperini Field, Van Nuys Airport, John Wayne Orange County International Airport and Ontario International 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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Long Beach: Long Beach (LGB), Torrance (TOA); Oakland: Oakland (OAK), Concord (CCR), San Francisco (SFO).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 01:00 UTC.
Oakland→Long Beach runs about 7 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach → Oakland | 18 | 57 min | 51 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (5), Gulfstream 4 (5), Cessna Citation XLS (3) |
| Oakland → Long Beach | 159 | 64 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (26), Gulfstream 4 (22), Cessna Citation CJ2 (11), Cessna Citation CJ3 (11) |
177 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Long Beach International Airport | Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLGB / LGB | KOAK / OAK |
| Longest hard runway | 10,000 ft | 10,520 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 60 ft | 9 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Long Beach to Oakland can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Long Beach International Airport has 10,000 ft and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport 10,520 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 568 km.
Alternates within range: Los Angeles International Airport (12,894 ft, 28 km) · Zamperini Field (5,001 ft, 18 km) · Van Nuys Airport (8,001 ft, 54 km) · John Wayne Orange County International Airport (5,700 ft, 30 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)
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Long Beach–Oakland trip to about 1h 11m gate to gate.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
See the guide range — US$10,000 – US$23,000 — 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.
Long Beach–Oakland 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$23,000 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 11m gate to gate over 568 km (353 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Long Beach–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 Long Beach runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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