Private charter between Monterey and Sacramento starts at US$10,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Monterey (MRY) ⇄ Sacramento (MHR) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Monterey and Sacramento is about 224 km (139 miles), or 121 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Monterey to Sacramento (and Sacramento to Monterey) ranges from US$10,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$13,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 51 min | 46 min – 56 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 43 min | 39 min – 47 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 51 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 49 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 43 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 42 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 41 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Every Monterey–Sacramento 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:
Monterey, United States: Monterey Regional Airport, Salinas Municipal Airport and Hollister Municipal Airport.
Sacramento, United States: McClellan Airfield, Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento Mather Airport, Sacramento Executive Airport, Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters Airport and Yuba County Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 22:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey → Sacramento | 59 | 31 min | 24 min | Beech Super King Air (8), Cessna Citation CJ2 (7), Pilatus PC-12 (6), Embraer Phenom 300 (4) |
| Sacramento → Monterey | 54 | 33 min | — | Beech Super King Air (7), Pilatus PC-12 (6), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (5), Cessna Citation CJ2 (5) |
113 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
113 business-aviation flights were tracked between Monterey and Sacramento from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 2.2 a week, on 78 separate days.
64% were jets and 36% turboprops. 59 flights set out from the Monterey side and 54 from the Sacramento side.
Busiest full month: March 2026 (29 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Tuesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Monterey | Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) – 94 flights; Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) – 11 flights; Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) – 7 flights; Hollister Municipal Airport (HLI) – 1 flights |
| Sacramento | Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) – 48 flights; McClellan Airfield (MCC) – 31 flights; Sacramento International Airport (SMF) – 18 flights; Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) – 15 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Monterey Regional Airport | Sacramento Mather Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMRY / MRY | KMHR / MHR |
| Longest hard runway | 7,175 ft | 11,301 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 257 ft | 98 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 17 km |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Monterey to Sacramento can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Monterey Regional Airport is the shorter of the two at 7,175 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 1,175 ft to spare. The leg is 224 km.
Alternates within range: Salinas Municipal Airport (6,004 ft, 23 km) · Hollister Municipal Airport (6,350 ft, 52 km) · Watsonville Municipal Airport (4,502 ft, 39 km) · Marina Municipal Airport (3,483 ft, 13 km) · Sacramento International Airport (8,605 ft, 0 km) · Sacramento Mather Airport (11,301 ft, 30 km) · Sacramento Executive Airport (5,503 ft, 22 km) · Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters Airport (6,000 ft, 26 km)
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Monterey and Sacramento is built around your itinerary.
The Monterey to Sacramento route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$10,000 – US$13,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 51 min gate to gate across the 224 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Monterey–Sacramento 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: Sacramento to Monterey runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 113 business-aviation flights between Monterey and Sacramento – about 2.2 a week, flown on 78 different days. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week and March 2026 the busiest full month (29 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) – 94 flights; Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) – 11 flights; Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) – 7 flights; Hollister Municipal Airport (HLI) – 1 flights on the Monterey side, and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) – 48 flights; McClellan Airfield (MCC) – 31 flights; Sacramento International Airport (SMF) – 18 flights; Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) – 15 flights on the Sacramento side.
64% of the tracked flights were jets and 36% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Beech Super King Air.
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