Newport Beach, California

Private charter · MRY → SNA

Monterey to Newport Beach

301 miles, about 1 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Monterey to Newport Beach, door to door faster.

Trade about 6½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 45 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Monterey Regional Airport in Monterey to John Wayne Orange County International Airport in Newport Beach, 301 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
301 mi
Flight
1 hr 45 min
Driving
6½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
MRYMontereySNANewport Beach
MRY → SNA301 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 45 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers55 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Monterey

Airports in Monterey

  • MRY

    Commercial airport

    Monterey Regional Airport

    Monterey · KMRY

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    7,175 ft

  • SNS

    Commercial airport

    Salinas Municipal Airport

    Salinas · KSNS

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    6,004 ft

  • OAR

    Regional airport

    Marina Municipal Airport

    Marina · KOAR

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    3,483 ft

  • WVI

    Regional airport

    Watsonville Municipal Airport

    Watsonville · KWVI

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    4,502 ft

Arriving Newport Beach

Airports in Newport Beach

  • SNA

    Major airport

    John Wayne Orange County International Airport

    Santa Ana · KSNA

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    5,700 ft

  • LGB

    Major airport

    Long Beach International Airport

    Long Beach · KLGB

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    10,000 ft

  • FUL

    Regional airport

    Fullerton Municipal Airport

    Fullerton · KFUL

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    3,121 ft

  • KAJO

    Regional airport

    Corona Municipal Airport

    Corona

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    3,200 ft

  • CPM

    Regional airport

    Compton Woodley Airport

    Compton · KCPM

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    3,323 ft

  • TOA

    Regional airport

    Zamperini Field

    Torrance · KTOA

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

When you land

Things to do in Newport Beach

Newport Beach anchors Orange County’s coastline, and its harbor, lined with yachts, waterfront homes and the small islands of Balboa and Lido Isle, is one of the most affluent waterfronts in California. Newport Center and Fashion Island hold financial firms, real estate developers and Pacific Life’s headquarters, while neighboring Irvine adds UC Irvine, corporate campuses and a strong medical device industry. Orange County as a whole draws executives, investors, buyers and families in steady numbers throughout the year.

  1. 01

    Balboa Island and Peninsula

    A tiny car ferry links Balboa Island’s waterfront cottages with the Balboa Peninsula, where the Fun Zone, harbor cruises and the beach at The Wedge are short walks apart.

  2. 02

    Crystal Cove State Park

    Between Newport and Laguna, this park protects beaches, tide pools, hiking trails in the hills and a historic district of restored 1930s beach cottages, some available as rentals.

  3. 03

    Laguna Beach

    Just south, Laguna’s coves, galleries and seaside restaurants reflect its long history as an artists’ colony, and its summer festivals draw visitors from across Southern California.

  4. 04

    South Coast Plaza

    This Costa Mesa shopping center is one of the largest in the country, with luxury flagships and department stores, and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts sits across the street.

  5. 05

    Huntington Beach

    Surf City USA’s long pier, wide beaches and consistent waves make it a center of California surf culture, with the International Surfing Museum a short walk inland.

  6. 06

    Disneyland Resort

    In Anaheim, about a half hour inland, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure share an entrance plaza with the Downtown Disney District and three resort hotels.

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Questions

Monterey to Newport Beach flights

How long is a private flight from Monterey to Newport Beach?

About 1 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 301 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Monterey to Newport Beach use?

You can depart from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS), or Marina Municipal Airport (OAR) and arrive at John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), Long Beach International Airport (LGB), or Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Monterey to Newport Beach cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Monterey and Newport Beach?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Newport Beach back to Monterey are priced the same way.

Return flight

Newport Beach to Monterey

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