Charter Monterey to Oakland privately from US$10,000, about 43 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Monterey (MRY) to Oakland (CCR), and from Oakland (CCR) back to Monterey (MRY).
Monterey and Oakland lie approximately 157 km apart (98 mi / 85 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Monterey to Oakland (and Oakland to Monterey) ranges from US$10,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$13,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 43 min | 39 min – 47 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 38 min | 34 min – 42 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 43 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 41 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 38 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 37 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 36 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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–Oakland 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.
Oakland, United States: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Moffett Federal Airfield, Hayward Executive Airport, Mineta San Jose International Airport and Buchanan Field.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey → Oakland | 140 | 23 min | 16 min | Gulfstream 4 (19), Cessna Citation Latitude (18), Pilatus PC-12 (14), Bombardier Challenger 350 (8) |
| Oakland → Monterey | 151 | 25 min | 17 min | Gulfstream 4 (15), Bombardier Challenger (13), Cessna Citation Latitude (11), Pilatus PC-12 (9) |
291 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
291 business-aviation flights were tracked between Monterey and Oakland from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 5.6 a week, on 129 separate days.
89% were jets and 11% turboprops. 140 flights set out from the Monterey side and 151 from the Oakland side.
Busiest full month: June 2026 (58 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) – 277 flights; Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) – 5 flights; Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) – 5 flights; Marina Municipal Airport (OAR) – 4 flights |
| Oakland | Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) – 144 flights; San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – 103 flights; Buchanan Field (CCR) – 22 flights; Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) – 22 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 | Buchanan Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMRY / MRY | KCCR / CCR |
| Longest hard runway | 7,175 ft | 5,001 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Porous friction course |
| Field elevation | 257 ft | 26 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,501 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,603 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,001 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,503 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,801 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,983 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,101 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,213 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,001 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,703 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,501 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,783 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,801 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,283 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,501 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,503 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,723 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,453 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 801 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,703 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 575 ft short |
4,600 km 4,403 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 71 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,729 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 101 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,203 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 309 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,023 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 439 ft short |
7,400 km 7,203 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 299 ft short |
7,800 km 7,603 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 211 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,203 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 999 ft short |
14,260 km 14,063 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 799 ft short |
11,112 km 10,915 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 999 ft short |
12,960 km 12,763 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 201 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,748 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 Francisco International Airport (11,870 ft, 18 km) · Moffett Federal Airfield (9,197 ft, 37 km) · Hayward Executive Airport (5,694 ft, 11 km) · Mineta San Jose International Airport (11,000 ft, 47 km)
Travel Monterey–Oakland with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Monterey–Oakland is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$10,000 – US$13,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 43 min gate to gate over 157 km (98 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very 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 Monterey–Oakland 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 291 business-aviation flights between Monterey and Oakland – about 5.6 a week, flown on 129 different days. Sunday was the busiest day of the week and June 2026 the busiest full month (58 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) – 277 flights; Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) – 5 flights; Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) – 5 flights; Marina Municipal Airport (OAR) – 4 flights on the Monterey side, and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) – 144 flights; San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – 103 flights; Buchanan Field (CCR) – 22 flights; Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) – 22 flights on the Oakland side.
89% of the tracked flights were jets and 11% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Gulfstream 4.
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