Charter Los Angeles to Oakland privately from US$10,000, about 1h 09m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland (OAK) and Oakland to Los Angeles — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Oakland is about 543 km (337 miles), or 293 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Los Angeles–Oakland spans US$10,000 – US$22,500: 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. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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 09m | 1h 02m – 1h 16m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 06m | 59 min – 1h 13m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 09m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 07m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 06m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 06m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 04m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 02m | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Los Angeles–Oakland charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Los Angeles, United States: Los Angeles International Airport, Van Nuys Airport, Long Beach International Airport, Zamperini Field, Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport and John Wayne Orange County 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 — Los Angeles: Van Nuys (VNY), Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA), Long Beach (LGB), Los Angeles (LAX), Torrance (TOA); Oakland: Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO), Hayward (HWD), Concord (CCR).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Oakland | 1455 | 54 min | 43 min | Gulfstream 4 (129), Cessna Citation Ultra (126), Gulfstream 5 (102), Embraer Phenom 300 (98) |
| Oakland → Los Angeles | 2007 | 53 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (178), Cessna Citation Ultra (169), Gulfstream 4 (149), Cessna Citation Latitude (123) |
3462 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Los Angeles International Airport | Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLAX / LAX | KOAK / OAK |
| Longest hard runway | 12,894 ft | 10,520 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 125 ft | 9 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Los Angeles to Oakland can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Los Angeles International Airport has 12,894 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 543 km.
Alternates within range: Van Nuys Airport (8,001 ft, 31 km) · Long Beach International Airport (10,000 ft, 28 km) · Zamperini Field (5,001 ft, 17 km) · Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (6,886 ft, 29 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)
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Pets are welcome on every Los Angeles–Oakland charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Los Angeles–Oakland quote requests within 60 minutes.
Los Angeles–Oakland is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$10,000 – US$22,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 09m gate to gate over 543 km (337 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 Los Angeles–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 Los Angeles runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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