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.
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 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach → Oakland | 17 | 57 min | 51 min | Gulfstream 4 (5), Embraer Phenom 300 (4), Cessna Citation XLS (3), Socata TBM-850 (1) |
| Oakland → Long Beach | 124 | 65 min | — | Gulfstream 4 (20), Embraer Phenom 300 (18), Cessna Citation CJ2 (11), Cessna Citation CJ3 (10) |
141 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 |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
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 its true flying time: 1h 11m.
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 in the air 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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