Monterey, California

Private charter · SFO → MRY

San Francisco to Monterey

77 miles, about 25 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

San Francisco to Monterey, door to door faster.

Trade about 2 hours on the road for about 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco to Monterey Regional Airport in Monterey, 77 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
77 mi
Flight
25 min
Driving
2 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
SFOSan FranciscoMRYMonterey
SFO → MRY77 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers25 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers15 min

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

Departing San Francisco

Airports in San Francisco

  • SFO

    Major airport

    San Francisco International Airport

    San Francisco · KSFO

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    11,870 ft

  • OAK

    Major airport

    Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport

    Oakland · KOAK

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    10,520 ft

  • CCR

    Commercial airport

    Buchanan Field

    Concord · KCCR

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • HWD

    Regional airport

    Hayward Executive Airport

    Hayward · KHWD

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    5,694 ft

  • HAF

    Regional airport

    Half Moon Bay Airport

    Half Moon Bay · KHAF

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

  • NOT

    Regional airport

    Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field

    Novato · KDVO

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    3,303 ft

Arriving 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

When you land

Things to do in Monterey

Monterey was California’s capital under Spanish and Mexican rule, and later a sardine-canning center made famous by John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row. Today the peninsula’s economy rests on tourism, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and a group of institutions that includes the Naval Postgraduate School and the Defense Language Institute. The neighboring Salinas Valley, often called the Salad Bowl of the World, supplies much of the country’s lettuce and greens, and Pacific Grove, Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pebble Beach complete the peninsula.

  1. 01

    Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Built in a former cannery on the edge of the bay, the aquarium is known for its towering kelp forest exhibit, sea otters, jellyfish galleries and open-ocean tank.

  2. 02

    Pebble Beach and 17-Mile Drive

    The scenic toll road winds past the Lone Cypress, rocky coves and mansions to Pebble Beach Golf Links, a frequent U.S. Open host open to public play.

  3. 03

    Carmel-by-the-Sea

    This walkable village of storybook cottages, galleries, wine tasting rooms and restaurants ends at a white-sand beach, with Carmel Mission a short drive away.

  4. 04

    Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

    South of Carmel, trails follow granite headlands and hidden coves where sea otters, harbor seals and seasonal whales are often spotted. Arrive early, as parking fills quickly.

  5. 05

    Cannery Row

    The waterfront street immortalized by Steinbeck now holds restaurants, hotels, tasting rooms and shops in restored cannery buildings, with the bay steps away.

  6. 06

    Big Sur

    Highway 1 continues south past Bixby Creek Bridge and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park along one of the world’s great coastlines. Check road conditions, as slides can close sections.

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Questions

San Francisco to Monterey flights

How long is a private flight from San Francisco to Monterey?

About 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 77 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2 hours.

Which airports do flights from San Francisco to Monterey use?

You can depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), or Buchanan Field (CCR) and arrive at Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS), or Marina Municipal Airport (OAR). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from San Francisco to Monterey 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 San Francisco and Monterey?

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

Return flight

Monterey to San Francisco

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