Private charter between Los Angeles and Monterey starts at US$10,000 aboard a very light jet.
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 (266 miles), or 231 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Los Angeles–Monterey spans US$10,000 – US$15,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
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.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 00m | 54 min – 1h 06m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 57 min | 51 min – 1h 03m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 15m | 1h 08m – 1h 23m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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, Van Nuys Airport, Long Beach International Airport, Zamperini Field, Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport and John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Monterey, United States: Monterey Regional Airport, Salinas Municipal Airport and Hollister Municipal Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Los Angeles: Van Nuys (VNY), Santa Ana (SNA), Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Torrance (TOA); Monterey: Monterey (MRY), Salinas (SNS), Watsonville (WVI).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 15:00 UTC.
Monterey→Los Angeles runs about 4 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Mon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Monterey | 190 | 45 min | 34 min | Gulfstream 4 (20), Cessna Citation Longitude (13), Gulfstream 5 (13), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (12) |
| Monterey → Los Angeles | 285 | 49 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (35), Cessna Citation Latitude (27), Gulfstream 4 (18), Bombardier Challenger (17) |
475 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Los Angeles International Airport | Monterey Regional Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLAX / LAX | KMRY / MRY |
| Longest hard runway | 12,894 ft | 7,175 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 125 ft | 257 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Los Angeles to Monterey 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 429 km.
Alternates within range: Van Nuys Airport (8,001 ft, 31 km) · Long Beach International Airport (10,000 ft, 28 km) · Zamperini Field (5,001 ft, 17 km) · Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (6,886 ft, 29 km) · 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)
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 very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 00m gate to gate over 429 km (266 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet 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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