Fly private between Monterey and Dallas-Fort Worth from US$45,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Monterey (MRY) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DAL) and Dallas-Fort Worth to Monterey — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Monterey and Dallas-Fort Worth is about 2,315 km (1,439 miles), or 1,250 nautical miles.
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Expect US$45,000 – US$86,000 for a one-way charter between Monterey and Dallas-Fort Worth, 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. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 18m | 2h 58m – 3h 38m | US$45,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 04m | 2h 46m – 3h 22m | US$61,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 18m | US$45,000 – US$63,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 15m | US$49,500 – US$69,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 07m | US$54,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 04m | US$61,500 – US$86,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 04m | US$67,500 – US$94,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 07m | US$74,000 – US$100,000 | 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.
Every Monterey–Dallas-Fort Worth 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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Monterey, United States: Monterey Regional Airport, Salinas Municipal Airport and Hollister Municipal Airport.
Dallas-Fort Worth, United States: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport, NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field, Dallas Love Field, Addison Airport and Dallas Executive Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 16:00 UTC.
Dallas-Fort Worth→Monterey runs about 9 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat 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 → Dallas-Fort Worth | 26 | 182 min | 166 min | Bombardier Challenger (4), Bombardier Challenger 350 (3), Dassault Falcon 2000 (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (3) |
| Dallas-Fort Worth → Monterey | 21 | 191 min | — | Embraer Praetor 500 (4), Bombardier Challenger 350 (4) |
47 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
47 business-aviation flights were tracked between Monterey and Dallas-Fort Worth from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.9 a week, on 39 separate days.
98% were jets and 2% turboprops. 26 flights set out from the Monterey side and 21 from the Dallas-Fort Worth side.
Busiest full month: July 2026 (11 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Thursday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Monterey | Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) – 43 flights; Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) – 4 flights |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | Dallas Love Field (DAL) – 34 flights; Addison Airport (ADS) – 11 flights; Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) – 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 | Dallas Love Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMRY / MRY | KDAL / DAL |
| Longest hard runway | 7,175 ft | 8,800 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 257 ft | 487 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 3,975 ft spare |
2,180 km 714 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 4,275 ft spare |
2,410 km 484 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 3,675 ft spare |
3,700 km 806 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,897 ft spare |
3,650 km 756 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,975 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,006 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,599 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,706 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,245 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,032 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,275 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,506 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2,483 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,326 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,735 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,506 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,875 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,906 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,385 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,506 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,175 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,366 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,375 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,218 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,175 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,066 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,375 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,051 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) · Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (11,125 ft, 28 km) · NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field (11,999 ft, 40 km) · Dallas Love Field (8,800 ft, 19 km) · Addison Airport (7,203 ft, 20 km)
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Monterey–Dallas-Fort Worth quote requests within 60 minutes.
Choose your wheels-up time — Monterey–Dallas-Fort Worth runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Monterey–Dallas-Fort Worth is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$45,000 – US$86,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 3h 18m gate to gate over 2,315 km (1,439 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Monterey–Dallas-Fort Worth charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Monterey–Dallas-Fort Worth charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Dallas-Fort Worth to Monterey runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 47 business-aviation flights between Monterey and Dallas-Fort Worth – about 0.9 a week, flown on 39 different days. Thursday was the busiest day of the week and July 2026 the busiest full month (11 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) – 43 flights; Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) – 4 flights on the Monterey side, and Dallas Love Field (DAL) – 34 flights; Addison Airport (ADS) – 11 flights; Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) – 2 flights on the Dallas-Fort Worth side.
98% of the tracked flights were jets and 2% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Bombardier Challenger 350.
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