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The Lone Cypress on the 17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula

Charter route · West Coast

Las Vegas Monterey

KHNDKMRY · 327 nm · 1h 09m typical block · $11,500$16,000 midsize jet

327 nm

Distance

1h 09m

Block time (midsize jet)

$11,500–$16,000

Typical one-way estimate

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Operators at the endpoints

The Las VegasMonterey run covers 327 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 09m block time from KHND to KMRY.

Monterey peaks Year-round — strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KMRY tighten around holidays and major events.

Cost by aircraft class

ClassSeatsBlockOne-way est.
Turboprop6–91h 34m$4,500$6,500
Light Jet4–71h 10m$8,000$11,500
Midsize JetTypical7–91h 09m$11,500$16,000
Super-Midsize Jet8–121h 06m$13,000$18,500
Heavy Jet12–191h 05m$18,500$26,000

Estimates only — class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.

Airport options

Rated operators on this route

Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first — often the sharpest quotes.

04 / Answers

Las Vegas to Monterey: what fliers ask

How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Monterey?

The trip covers about 327 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 09m block time on a midsize jet — a light jet runs about 1h 10m, a heavy jet about 1h 05m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.

How much does a private jet from Las Vegas to Monterey cost?

One-way estimates run $11,500–$16,000 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $4,500 (turboprop) to $26,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.

Which airports do private jets use between Las Vegas and Monterey?

Departures typically use KHND, KVGT, KLAS; arrivals use KMRY, KSNS. When KMRY is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KSJC, KNUQ, KPAO, KSQL.

What size aircraft is right for Las Vegas to Monterey?

At 327 nm, most charters book a midsize jet (Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR, 7–9 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.

Are there empty-leg flights from Las Vegas to Monterey?

Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up — they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.

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