Private charter between Los Angeles and Monterey starts at US$10,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Los Angeles (LAX) ⇄ Monterey (MRY) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Monterey is about 429 km (267 miles), or 232 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Los Angeles–Monterey spans US$10,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 15m | 1h 08m – 1h 23m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 1h 00m | 54 min – 1h 06m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 57 min | 51 min – 1h 03m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 15m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 12m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 00m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 58 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 57 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 57 min | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 56 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 54 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Los Angeles–Monterey 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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Los Angeles, United States: Los Angeles International Airport.
Monterey, United States: Monterey Regional Airport, Ultralight Flight Farm Ultralightport, Blackmon Field and Hannah Field.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
See the guide range — US$10,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Demand on Los Angeles–Monterey 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$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 15m in the air over 429 km (267 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Los Angeles–Monterey departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Los Angeles–Monterey charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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