15Oct
Thu
Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650 Heavy jet, 9 seats
US$ 13,690
whole aircraft
Private jet from Monterey to Carlsbad
We have seen 4 empty legs from Monterey to Carlsbad, from US$ 1,322. A full charter is estimated at US$ 10,000–20,000. 306 nm, about 1h03 in the air.
- Distance
- 306 nm
- Flight time
- 1h03
- Typical empty leg, heavy jet
- US$ 13,690
- One-way charter, heavy jet
- US$ 20,000
Published flights
16Oct
Fri 23:56
US$ 6,588
whole aircraft
8Nov
Sun
Cessna Citation X Super-midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 8,890
whole aircraft
27Dec
Sun 05:12
Pilatus PC-12 Turboprop
US$ 1,322
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 4
- Lowest price
- US$ 1,322
- Median price
- US$ 6,588
- Latest flight
- —
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 1h30 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 4,200–US$ 8,400 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h18 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 4,700–US$ 9,400 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h08 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 5,400–US$ 10,800 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h06 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,600–US$ 13,200 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 1h03 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 10,000–US$ 20,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 13,690, against US$ 20,000 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 32% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Monterey
- Monterey Regional Airport MRY0 km from the centre
- Salinas Municipal Airport SNS23 km from the centre
- Marina Municipal Airport OAR13 km from the centre
- Watsonville Municipal Airport WVI39 km from the centre
- Hollister Municipal Airport HLI52 km from the centre
Airports in Carlsbad
- San Diego International Airport SAN45 km from the centre
- McClellan-Palomar Airport CLD0 km from the centre
- Oceanside Municipal Airport OCN12 km from the centre
- Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport KNFG20 km from the centre
- Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field NKX32 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Monterey to Carlsbad?
A full charter runs about US$ 10,000–20,000 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 1,322, with a median of US$ 6,588.
How long is the flight from Monterey to Carlsbad?
It is 306 nautical miles (567 km): about 1h03 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Monterey → Carlsbad?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650, Cessna Citation X, Embraer Phenom 300, Pilatus PC-12.
Are there empty legs from Monterey to Carlsbad right now?
Yes, 4 listed now, from US$ 1,322. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Monterey: Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS), Marina Municipal Airport (OAR). In Carlsbad: San Diego International Airport (SAN), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), Oceanside Municipal Airport (OCN). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Carlsbad to Monterey?
The return route has its own page, with 1 empty legs seen. Asking for a round trip in one request is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.