Fly private between Oakland and Phoenix from US$12,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Oakland (OAK) to Phoenix (PHX), and from Phoenix (PHX) back to Oakland (OAK).
As the crow flies, Oakland to Phoenix is roughly 1,039 kilometres — 645 miles, or 561 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Oakland to Phoenix (and Phoenix to Oakland) ranges from US$12,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$34,500 for a midsize jet such as the Cessna Citation XLS+. 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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 42m | 1h 32m – 1h 52m | US$24,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 42m | US$24,500 – US$34,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 41m | US$27,000 – US$38,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 37m | US$29,500 – US$41,500 | 8-10 |
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.
What determines the price between Oakland and Phoenix? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
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.
Phoenix, United States: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Scottsdale Airport, Mesa Gateway Airport, Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, Phoenix Goodyear Airport and Glendale Municipal Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Oakland: Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO), Hayward (HWD), Concord (CCR); Phoenix: Scottsdale (SCF), Phoenix (PHX, DVT), Mesa (AZA), Glendale (KGEU), Goodyear (GYR).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 19:00 UTC.
Phoenix→Oakland runs about 8 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland → Phoenix | 245 | 94 min | 79 min | Gulfstream 4 (17), Bombardier Challenger 300 (15), Bombardier Challenger 350 (14), Socata TBM-900/910/930/940 (14) |
| Phoenix → Oakland | 109 | 102 min | — | Cessna Citation CJ3 (12), Embraer Phenom 300 (6), Cessna Citation Ultra (5), Gulfstream 4 (5) |
354 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KOAK / OAK | KPHX / PHX |
| Longest hard runway | 10,520 ft | 11,489 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 9 ft | 1,135 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Oakland to Phoenix can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport has 10,520 ft and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 11,489 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 1,039 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) · Scottsdale Airport (8,249 ft, 23 km) · Mesa Gateway Airport (10,401 ft, 36 km) · Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (8,196 ft, 29 km) · Phoenix Goodyear Airport (8,500 ft, 34 km)
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Choose your wheels-up time — Oakland–Phoenix runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 1,039 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Oakland and Phoenix.
Demand on Oakland–Phoenix comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$12,000 – US$34,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 42m gate to gate across the 1,039 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Oakland–Phoenix charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Phoenix to Oakland runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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