Charter Monterey to Santa Ana privately from US$10,000, about 1h 05m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Monterey (MRY) ⇄ Santa Ana (RAL) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Monterey and Santa Ana lie approximately 495 km apart (308 mi / 267 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Monterey to Santa Ana (and Santa Ana to Monterey) ranges from US$10,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$15,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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 05m | 59 min – 1h 12m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 19m | 1h 11m – 1h 27m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 05m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 04m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 02m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 02m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 01m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 59 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 19m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 15m | 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.
Jet charter costs between Monterey and Santa Ana are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
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.
Santa Ana, United States: John Wayne Orange County International Airport, Long Beach International Airport, Ontario International Airport, Chino Airport, Los Angeles International Airport and Riverside Municipal Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
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 → Santa Ana | 115 | 57 min | 43 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (17), Socata TBM-900/910/930/940 (12), Embraer Phenom 300 (12), Bombardier Challenger (8) |
| Santa Ana → Monterey | 70 | 57 min | — | Socata TBM-900/910/930/940 (12), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (11), Cessna Citation Longitude (6), Pilatus PC-12 (6) |
185 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
185 business-aviation flights were tracked between Monterey and Santa Ana from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 3.5 a week, on 104 separate days.
70% were jets and 30% turboprops. 115 flights set out from the Monterey side and 70 from the Santa Ana side.
Busiest full month: July 2026 (43 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Friday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Monterey | Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) – 175 flights; Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) – 8 flights; Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) – 2 flights |
| Santa Ana | John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) – 120 flights; Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) – 22 flights; Chino Airport (CNO) – 20 flights; Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – 14 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 | Riverside Municipal Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMRY / MRY | KRAL / RAL |
| Longest hard runway | 7,175 ft | 5,401 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 257 ft | 819 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,901 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,181 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,401 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,081 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,201 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,561 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,501 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,791 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,401 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,281 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,901 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,361 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,201 ft spare |
1,480 km 861 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,901 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,081 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,123 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,031 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,201 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,281 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 175 ft short |
4,600 km 3,981 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 471 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,307 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 501 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,781 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 709 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,601 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 39 ft short |
7,400 km 6,781 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 101 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,181 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 611 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,781 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 599 ft short |
14,260 km 13,641 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 399 ft short |
11,112 km 10,493 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 599 ft short |
12,960 km 12,341 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 601 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,326 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) · Long Beach International Airport (10,000 ft, 30 km) · Ontario International Airport (12,197 ft, 49 km) · Chino Airport (7,000 ft, 40 km) · Los Angeles International Airport (12,894 ft, 58 km)
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Monterey–Santa Ana is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
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 05m gate to gate over 495 km (308 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Monterey–Santa Ana charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Monterey–Santa Ana charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Santa Ana to Monterey runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 185 business-aviation flights between Monterey and Santa Ana – about 3.5 a week, flown on 104 different days. Friday was the busiest day of the week and July 2026 the busiest full month (43 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) – 175 flights; Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) – 8 flights; Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) – 2 flights on the Monterey side, and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) – 120 flights; Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) – 22 flights; Chino Airport (CNO) – 20 flights; Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – 14 flights on the Santa Ana side.
70% of the tracked flights were jets and 30% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Socata TBM-900/910/930/940.
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