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Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 Super-midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 10,990
whole aircraft
Private jet from Monterey to Los Angeles
We have seen 2 empty legs from Monterey to Los Angeles, from US$ 8,490. A full charter is estimated at US$ 7,500–15,000. 223 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 223 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
- US$ 8,490
- One-way charter, super-midsize jet
- US$ 15,000
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 8,490
- Median price
- US$ 8,490
- Latest flight
- 24 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 24 Oct 2026 | Bombardier Challenger 300 | US$ 8,490 |
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 | 1h12 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 3,400–US$ 6,800 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h03 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 3,800–US$ 7,600 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h00 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h00 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 1h00 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 7,500–US$ 15,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 8,490, against US$ 15,000 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 43% 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 Los Angeles
- Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport BUR0 km from the centre
- Los Angeles International Airport LAX29 km from the centre
- Long Beach International Airport LGB47 km from the centre
- Van Nuys Airport VNY12 km from the centre
- Santa Monica Municipal Airport SMO22 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Monterey to Los Angeles?
A full charter runs about US$ 7,500–15,000 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 8,490, with a median of US$ 8,490.
How long is the flight from Monterey to Los Angeles?
It is 223 nautical miles (413 km): about 1h00 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Monterey → Los Angeles?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Challenger 300, Bombardier Challenger 350/3500.
Are there empty legs from Monterey to Los Angeles right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 10,990. 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 Los Angeles: Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Long Beach International Airport (LGB). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Los Angeles to Monterey?
Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it 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.