Fly private between Monterey and Austin from US$45,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Monterey (MRY) to Austin (AUS) and Austin to Monterey — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Monterey and Austin is about 2,347 km (1,459 miles), or 1,267 nautical miles.
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Expect US$45,500 – US$87,500 for a one-way charter between Monterey and Austin, 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. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 20m | 3h 00m – 3h 40m | US$45,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 06m | 2h 47m – 3h 25m | US$62,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 20m | US$45,500 – US$63,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 18m | US$50,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 10m | US$54,500 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 06m | US$62,500 – US$87,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 06m | US$68,500 – US$96,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 10m | US$75,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
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.
What determines the price between Monterey and Austin? 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:
Monterey, United States: Monterey Regional Airport, Salinas Municipal Airport and Hollister Municipal Airport.
Austin, United States: Austin Bergstrom International Airport, San Marcos Regional Airport, Austin Executive Airport, New Braunfels National Airport and Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field.
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 17:00 UTC.
Austin→Monterey runs about 14 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Thu 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 → Austin | 36 | 181 min | 169 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (7), Learjet 45 (4), Cessna Citation XLS (4), Dassault Falcon 2000 (3) |
| Austin → Monterey | 30 | 195 min | — | Cessna Citation Latitude (7), Learjet 45 (3), Cessna Citation XLS (3), Gulfstream 4 (2) |
66 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
66 business-aviation flights were tracked between Monterey and Austin from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1.3 a week, on 57 separate days.
100% were jets and 0% turboprops. 36 flights set out from the Monterey side and 30 from the Austin side.
Busiest full month: May 2026 (18 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Sunday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Monterey | Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) – 61 flights; Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) – 5 flights |
| Austin | Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 58 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 6 flights; Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 2 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 | Austin Bergstrom International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMRY / MRY | KAUS / AUS |
| Longest hard runway | 7,175 ft | 12,250 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 257 ft | 542 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 3,975 ft spare |
2,180 km 754 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 4,275 ft spare |
2,410 km 524 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 3,675 ft spare |
3,700 km 766 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,897 ft spare |
3,650 km 716 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,975 ft spare |
3,900 km 966 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,599 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,666 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,245 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,992 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,275 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,466 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2,483 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,286 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,735 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,466 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,875 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,866 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,385 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,466 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,175 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,326 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,375 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,178 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,175 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,026 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,375 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,011 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
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) · San Marcos Regional Airport (6,330 ft, 39 km) · Austin Executive Airport (6,025 ft, 24 km) · New Braunfels National Airport (6,503 ft, 66 km) · Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field (5,004 ft, 53 km)
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Demand on Monterey–Austin 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$45,500 – US$87,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 3h 20m gate to gate over 2,347 km (1,459 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Monterey–Austin departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Austin to Monterey runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 66 business-aviation flights between Monterey and Austin – about 1.3 a week, flown on 57 different days. Sunday was the busiest day of the week and May 2026 the busiest full month (18 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) – 61 flights; Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) – 5 flights on the Monterey side, and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 58 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 6 flights; Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 2 flights on the Austin side.
100% of the tracked flights were jets and 0% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation Latitude.
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