Private charter between Monterey and Seattle starts at US$27,500 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Monterey (MRY) ⇄ Seattle (BFI) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Monterey and Seattle lie approximately 1,217 km apart (756 mi / 657 nm) on a direct routing.
From US$27,500 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$27,500 – US$53,000 for a one-way charter between Monterey 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.
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. | 1h 55m | 1h 44m – 2h 07m | US$27,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 48m | 1h 37m – 1h 59m | US$38,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 55m | US$27,500 – US$38,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 54m | US$30,500 – US$42,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 50m | US$33,000 – US$46,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 48m | US$38,000 – US$53,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 48m | US$42,000 – US$58,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 50m | US$45,500 – US$63,500 | 9-12 |
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.
Charter pricing on Monterey–Seattle moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
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.
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.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Seattle→Monterey runs about 19 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey → Seattle | 19 | 103 min | 90 min | Bombardier Challenger 350 (3), Cessna Citation CJ2 (3), Cessna Citation Longitude (2), Bombardier Global 5000/5500 (2) |
| Seattle → Monterey | 11 | 122 min | 100 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
30 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
30 business-aviation flights were tracked between Monterey and Seattle from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.6 a week, on 27 separate days.
100% were jets and 0% turboprops. 19 flights set out from the Monterey side and 11 from the Seattle side.
Busiest full month: June 2026 (10 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Wednesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Monterey | Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) – 28 flights; Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) – 2 flights |
| Seattle | King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) – 24 flights; Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) – 2 flights; Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) – 2 flights; Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) – 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 | King County International Airport - Boeing Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMRY / MRY | KBFI / BFI |
| Longest hard runway | 7,175 ft | 10,007 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 257 ft | 21 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Monterey to Seattle 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 1,217 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) · 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)
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Monterey–Seattle sector leaves when you do.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Guide pricing on Monterey–Seattle is published clearly: US$27,500 – US$53,000. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
The Monterey to Seattle route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$27,500 – US$53,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 55m gate to gate over 1,217 km (756 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Monterey–Seattle 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: Seattle to Monterey runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 30 business-aviation flights between Monterey and Seattle – about 0.6 a week, flown on 27 different days. Wednesday was the busiest day of the week and June 2026 the busiest full month (10 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) – 28 flights; Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) – 2 flights on the Monterey side, and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) – 24 flights; Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) – 2 flights; Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) – 2 flights; Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) – 2 flights on the Seattle side.
100% of the tracked flights were jets and 0% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation CJ2.
Other flights from Monterey | Seattle | United States | North America
