Charter Monterey to San Francisco privately from US$10,000, about 39 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Monterey (MRY) to San Francisco (SFO) and San Francisco to Monterey — timed and priced alike.
Monterey and San Francisco lie approximately 124 km apart (77 mi / 67 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Monterey and San Francisco, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 39 min | 35 min – 43 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 34 min | 31 min – 37 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 39 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 38 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 34 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 34 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 34 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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 Monterey–San Francisco 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Monterey, United States: Monterey Regional Airport, Salinas Municipal Airport and Hollister Municipal Airport.
San Francisco, United States: San Francisco International Airport, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, Moffett Federal Airfield, Half Moon Bay Airport, Hayward Executive Airport and Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Monterey: Monterey (MRY), Watsonville (WVI), Marina (OAR), Salinas (SNS); San Francisco: San Jose (SJC), Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO), Mountain View (NUQ), Hayward (HWD).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 00:00 UTC.
San Francisco→Monterey runs about 4 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 → San Francisco | 263 | 18 min | 12 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (36), Gulfstream 4 (20), Cessna Citation Longitude (18), Bombardier Challenger 350 (15) |
| San Francisco → Monterey | 273 | 22 min | — | Cessna Citation Latitude (32), Gulfstream 4 (18), Embraer Phenom 300 (17), Bombardier Challenger (16) |
536 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Monterey Regional Airport | San Francisco International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMRY / MRY | KSFO / SFO |
| Longest hard runway | 7,175 ft | 11,870 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 257 ft | 13 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Monterey to San Francisco 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 124 km.
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) · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (10,520 ft, 18 km) · Moffett Federal Airfield (9,197 ft, 37 km) · Half Moon Bay Airport (5,000 ft, 16 km) · Hayward Executive Airport (5,694 ft, 23 km)
Our team responds to Monterey–San Francisco quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Monterey and San Francisco is built around your itinerary.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 39 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Monterey and San Francisco.
The Monterey to San Francisco route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 39 min gate to gate over 124 km (77 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–San Francisco departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Monterey–San Francisco 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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