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Private Jet Charter Long Beach (LGB) to Merced (MCE)

Fly privately from Long Beach International Airport (LGB) to Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE), a 441 km (238 nm) flight, from 54m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $4,800 all-in.

Distance
441 km
Fastest
54m
From
$4,800
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Long Beach to Merced?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    1h 08m
    Est. price
    $8,100

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    1h 02m
    Est. price
    $7,500

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    1h 01m
    Est. price
    $12,200

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    1h 00m
    Est. price
    $20,300

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    59m
    Est. price
    $19,000

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    56m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    1h 27m
    Est. price
    $4,800

    e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Long Beach to Merced non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 441 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
1h 42m

about $6,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
1h 11m

about $11,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
1h 13m

about $12,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
1h 00m

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
1h 01m

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
1h 00m

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Long Beach to Merced in local time

Take off from Long Beach International Airport (LGB) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE) at about 10:54 local time, after 54m in the air. Merced is on the same time as Long Beach.

Return flight: Merced to Long Beach

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Long Beach to Merced price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $4,600; August is the dearest at about $5,300.
  1. Dec: about $5,200
  2. Jan: about $4,700
  3. Feb: about $4,600
  4. Mar: about $4,800
  5. Apr: about $4,800
  6. May: about $4,800
  7. Jun: about $5,200
  8. Jul: about $5,300
  9. Aug: about $5,300
  10. Sept: about $4,800
  11. Oct: about $4,800

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Long Beach and Merced

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

393private jets at Long Beach International Airport

Busiest on Fridays (18% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Long Beach

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Long Beach to Merced on your date.

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 9% less. Sunday is one of the busiest days to fly.

From, on Sun 22 Nov
$10,950
Empty legs, past year
161 · listed ~2d ahead
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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

4

Private jet

$2,750

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 41m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 4m door to door

You save 2h 23m each, 9h 31m for the group. The jet costs $1,740 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Long Beach to Merced cost?

$4,800 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $7,600 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
  • Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

  • Arrive at Long Beach International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Merced Regional Macready Field, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureLong Beach International Airport (LGB)Long Beach, United StatesArrivalMerced Regional Macready Field (MCE)Merced, United States
Fastest flight time: 54mUp to 19 passengers

Long Beach to Merced, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Long Beach to Merced cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 441 km flight from Long Beach (LGB) to Merced (MCE) range from about $4,800 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.
How long is the flight from Long Beach to Merced by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 54m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Long Beach to Merced non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 441 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from Long Beach to Merced?
Right now our empty-leg board has 35 flights leaving the Long Beach area and 0 arriving in the Merced area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.
How much is a return private jet from Long Beach to Merced?
About $7,600 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.
When is the cheapest time to fly private from Long Beach to Merced?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $4,600 and August about $5,300. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.
Which airport do private jets use most near Long Beach?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Van Nuys Airport (VNY): 3,405, 54 km from LGB. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Long Beach.

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Aircraft for Long Beach to Merced

These jets can fly the 441 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

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More private jet routes to Merced

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Long Beach and private jet charter in Merced.

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