Fly private between Oakland and Seattle from US$12,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Oakland (OAK) to Seattle (SEA), and from Seattle (SEA) back to Oakland (OAK).
Oakland and Seattle lie approximately 1,082 km apart (672 mi / 584 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$12,000 – US$35,500 for a one-way charter between Oakland and Seattle, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
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 45m | 1h 35m – 1h 56m | US$25,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 45m | US$25,500 – US$35,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 44m | US$28,000 – US$39,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 40m | US$30,500 – US$42,500 | 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.
Every Oakland–Seattle quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
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.
Seattle, United States: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, King County International Airport - Boeing Field, Renton Municipal Airport, Bremerton National Airport, Seattle Paine Field International Airport and Tacoma Narrows Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Oakland: San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK), Hayward (HWD), Concord (CCR); Seattle: Seattle (BFI, SEA), Everett (PAE), Renton (RNT).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Seattle→Oakland runs about 6 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 → Seattle | 211 | 96 min | 79 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (22), Cessna Citation Longitude (21), Bombardier Challenger (14), Embraer Phenom 300 (13) |
| Seattle → Oakland | 101 | 102 min | — | Cessna Citation Latitude (9), Cessna Citation CJ3 (9), Bombardier Challenger (7), Bombardier Challenger 350 (7) |
312 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KOAK / OAK | KSEA / SEA |
| Longest hard runway | 10,520 ft | 11,901 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Porous friction course |
| Field elevation | 9 ft | 433 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Oakland to Seattle can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport has 10,520 ft and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport 11,901 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 1,082 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) · King County International Airport - Boeing Field (10,007 ft, 9 km) · Renton Municipal Airport (5,382 ft, 9 km) · Bremerton National Airport (6,000 ft, 35 km) · Seattle Paine Field International Airport (9,010 ft, 51 km)
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No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Oakland–Seattle sector leaves when you do.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Demand on Oakland–Seattle 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$35,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 45m gate to gate over 1,082 km (672 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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–Seattle charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Oakland–Seattle charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Seattle to Oakland runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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