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Van Nuys to San Francisco Bay Oakland

VNYVan NuysVan Nuys
OAKOaklandOakland

Departed

21st September 2026

Passengers

6 pax

Last listed

Price on request

Duration

1h 5m

Aircraft

Learjet 40XR

VNYOAKVan NuysOakland1h 5m · 320 mi

About this flight

A private jet empty leg from Van Nuys to Oakland offers a swift, effortless way to travel between two of California's most dynamic hubs. Van Nuys, favoured by Los Angeles' entertainment and business elite, provides seamless access to the city without the congestion of commercial terminals. Oakland, gateway to the San Francisco Bay Area, places travellers within easy reach of Silicon Valley, wine country and vibrant Bay culture. As autumn settles over California, this charter route captures the state at its most agreeable, with clear skies and mild temperatures ideal for business trips or leisure escapes.

This empty leg is operated aboard a Learjet 40XR, a light jet renowned for its rapid climb performance and efficient handling on shorter regional routes such as this one. Accommodating up to six passengers, the cabin blends a snug, sociable layout with genuine comfort, featuring plush leather seating, generous legroom and large windows that fill the cabin with natural light. The aircraft's compact yet capable design makes it perfectly suited to executives and small groups seeking a quick, private alternative to scheduled flights between Southern and Northern California.

Empty leg charters like this one represent exceptional value within private aviation, offering the same discreet terminals, flexible scheduling and door-to-door convenience as a bespoke charter, simply repositioned along a route the aircraft is already flying. For travellers with flexibility around this date, it is a rare chance to experience private jet travel between Van Nuys and Oakland without the commitment of a full charter booking.

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The Learjet 40XR empty leg listed here flew on 21st September 2026. Empty legs on this route are listed from time to time, so here is what is open now, and you can ask us to email you when the next one appears.

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What is an empty leg flight?

An empty leg flight occurs when a private jet needs to return to its home base or reposition for the next charter without passengers.

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How flexible are empty leg flight times?

Empty leg flights have fixed departure times and destinations since they are repositioning flights. However, we have access to thousands of empty legs across the globe, so there is often flexibility in finding a flight that matches your schedule.

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Testimonials

What our customers say about us

01/16

All went very well! Already planning next year's trip — might need a bigger jet for eight of us next time.

S.M.Private Client