Fly private between Monterey and Portland from US$23,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
We fly Monterey (MRY) ⇄ Portland () in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Monterey and Portland is about 966 km (600 miles), or 522 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Monterey to Portland (and Portland to Monterey) ranges from US$23,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$33,000 for a midsize jet such as the Cessna Citation XLS+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 36m | 1h 26m – 1h 46m | US$23,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 36m | US$23,500 – US$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 35m | US$26,000 – US$36,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 32m | US$28,000 – US$39,500 | 8-10 |
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.
On Monterey–Portland, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Monterey, United States: Monterey Regional Airport, Salinas Municipal Airport and Hollister Municipal Airport.
Portland, United States: Portland International Airport, Portland Troutdale Airport, Portland Hillsboro Airport, Aurora State Airport, Scappoose Industrial Airpark and McMinnville Municipal Airport.
Observed traffic points to a weekday route with afternoon departures, on the departures logged so far.
Portland→Monterey runs about 6 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey → Portland | 13 | 95 min | 79 min | Cessna Citation CJ2 (2), Cirrus Vision (2) |
| Portland → Monterey | 9 | 101 min | 91 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
22 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
22 business-aviation flights were tracked between Monterey and Portland from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.4 a week, on 21 separate days.
91% were jets and 9% turboprops. 13 flights set out from the Monterey side and 9 from the Portland side.
Busiest full month: May 2026 (6 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Monday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Monterey | Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) – 16 flights; Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) – 4 flights; Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) – 1 flights; Marina Municipal Airport (OAR) – 1 flights |
| Portland | Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO) – 9 flights; Aurora State Airport – 8 flights; Portland International Airport (PDX) – 5 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 | Aurora State Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMRY / MRY | KUAO |
| Longest hard runway | 7,175 ft | 5,003 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 257 ft | 200 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,503 ft spare |
1,800 km 592 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,003 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,492 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,803 ft spare |
2,180 km 972 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,103 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,202 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,003 ft spare |
2,900 km 1,692 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,503 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,492 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,725 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,442 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 803 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,692 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 573 ft short |
4,600 km 3,392 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 73 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,718 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 103 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,192 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 311 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,012 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 437 ft short |
7,400 km 6,192 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 297 ft short |
7,800 km 6,592 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 213 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,192 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 997 ft short |
14,260 km 13,052 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 797 ft short |
11,112 km 9,904 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 997 ft short |
12,960 km 11,752 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 203 ft spare |
11,945 km 10,737 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) · Portland Troutdale Airport (5,399 ft, 16 km) · Portland Hillsboro Airport (6,600 ft, 28 km) · Aurora State Airport (5,003 ft, 40 km) · Scappoose Industrial Airpark (5,100 ft, 29 km)
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Monterey–Portland quote requests within 60 minutes.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Monterey–Portland when the time is right.
Those 1h 36m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Demand on Monterey–Portland comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$23,500 – US$33,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 36m gate to gate across the 966 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Monterey–Portland 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: Portland to Monterey runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 22 business-aviation flights between Monterey and Portland – about 0.4 a week, flown on 21 different days. Monday was the busiest day of the week and May 2026 the busiest full month (6 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) – 16 flights; Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) – 4 flights; Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) – 1 flights; Marina Municipal Airport (OAR) – 1 flights on the Monterey side, and Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO) – 9 flights; Aurora State Airport – 8 flights; Portland International Airport (PDX) – 5 flights on the Portland side.
91% of the tracked flights were jets and 9% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation Latitude.
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