Charter Oakland to Denver privately from US$23,000, about 2h 19m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Oakland (OAK) ⇄ Denver (DEN) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Oakland to Denver is roughly 1,537 kilometres — 955 miles, or 830 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Oakland to Denver (and Denver to Oakland) ranges from US$23,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$63,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 19m | 2h 05m – 2h 33m | US$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 10m | 1h 57m – 2h 23m | US$45,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 19m | US$33,000 – US$46,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 18m | US$36,500 – US$50,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 12m | US$39,500 – US$55,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 10m | US$45,500 – US$63,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 10m | US$50,000 – US$70,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 12m | US$54,500 – US$76,000 | 9-12 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
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 Oakland–Denver 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.
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.
Denver, United States: Denver International Airport, Buckley Space Force Base, Centennial Airport, Colorado Air and Space Port, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and Greeley–Weld County Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Oakland: Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO), Hayward (HWD), Concord (CCR); Denver: Denver (APA, BJC, DEN).
Observed traffic makes this an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 17:00 UTC.
Denver→Oakland runs about 14 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 → Denver | 213 | 120 min | 104 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (25), Learjet 35 (18), Bombardier Challenger (15), Cessna Citation Latitude (12) |
| Denver → Oakland | 198 | 134 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (19), Cessna Citation Latitude (18), Bombardier Challenger 350 (16), Bombardier Challenger (15) |
411 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | Denver International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KOAK / OAK | KDEN / DEN |
| Longest hard runway | 10,520 ft | 16,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 9 ft | 5,431 ft |
Denver International Airport is at 5,431 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
All 16 aircraft we quote for Oakland to Denver can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport has 10,520 ft and Denver International Airport 16,000 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. At 1,537 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 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) · Buckley Space Force Base (11,006 ft, 19 km) · Centennial Airport (10,001 ft, 36 km) · Colorado Air and Space Port (8,002 ft, 14 km) · Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (9,000 ft, 38 km)
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
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 Oakland–Denver quote requests within 60 minutes.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Oakland–Denver sector leaves when you do.
The Oakland to Denver route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$23,000 – US$63,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 19m gate to gate over 1,537 km (955 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Oakland–Denver 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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