How to find cheap flights to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
At the moment, 433 € is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Monterey Regional Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to MRY for 801 €.
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Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to Carmel, where Monterey Regional Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines often offer some awesome early bird deals.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of scoring cheap flights to Carmel. This will give you more choices for where you begin and end your journey, along with different prices.
If you aren't in a rush to travel to Carmel, consider taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Monterey Regional Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Carmel
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Carmel is usually May.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to MRY that suits your budget and schedule.
October is the most popular month for flights to MRY. Go then if you're eager to explore Carmel in full swing.
February is the quietest time of year to travel if you prefer a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Carmel then.
With averages of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF), September is when Carmel is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.
Temperatures are lowest in February, when they range from 5ºC (41ºF) to 17ºC (63ºF).
June is the driest month in Carmel. You can leave your raincoat at home and enjoy clearer skies.
It rains the most during March, which gets around six days of wet weather.
Travelling to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Monterey Regional Airport, these major airlines make getting to Carmel easy:
Consider booking your MRY plane ticket with United. It's the top-performing carrier for punctuality, with up to 84% of flights into this hub touching down on time.
The local timezone at MRY is UTC-7.
Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to MRY. Book a room at one of these stays near Monterey Regional Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
You can secure a car hire in MRY with popular companies like Budget, Hertz and Alamo. Hop in and get ready to explore Carmel and beyond.
Monterey Regional Airport has a solid track record for punctuality, with up to 80% of outbound flights completing their journey on schedule. That's good news whether you have a connection or you're flying back home.
Getting to central Carmel from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
The distance from MRY to central Carmel is about 11 kilometres.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to MRY, it'll take around 10 minutes to get to the centre.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 45 minutes.
If you want to stay close to all the action in Carmel, unpack your suitcase at one of these comfortable options:
Carmel highlights
Step off your flight to Carmel and head directly for these must-see attractions:
Joullian Vineyards & Winery: Offering a memorable introduction to everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.16 kilometres south of the centre.
Garland Ranch Regional Park: Take on this landmark next. Around 5 kilometres north-west of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Carmel experience.
How to get to San Jose from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
Going straight to San Jose? From MRY, it'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there. The city is about 113 kilometres from the airport.
Public transport will take you to San Jose in 2 hours 40 minutes or so.
Travelling from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Salinas
If Salinas is where you want to be, public transport takes around 1 hour 20 minutes from Monterey Regional Airport. This city is about 19 kilometres from MRY.
It takes 25 minutes or so to drive to Salinas.
Explore more of the United States
There's a whole lot more to see and do in the United States, starting with San Jose. Japantown (San Jose), Winchester Mystery House and The Tech Museum of Innovation are must-do's in this city, which is around 80 kilometres north of Carmel. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the closest airport in San Jose.
San Francisco is another standout destination in the United States and is roughly 145 kilometres north of Carmel. Make it a trip to remember with stops at Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the main gateway to this city.
Or take off to Fresno, roughly 177 kilometres east of Carmel. African American Museum, Forestiere Underground Gardens and Shinzen Japanese Garden are just a taste of what's waiting. The easiest way to get here is by flying into Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
