Flying from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Houston: what you need to know
Monterey Regional Airport is located in Carmel. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Houston is two hours ahead of Carmel.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MRY to Houston flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Carmel, MRY can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near MRY. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Monterey Regional Airport to Houston or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are worth a look:
82% of flights departing from Monterey Regional Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from MRY.
You'll find MRY at 200 Fred Kane Drive, Suite 200.
How to find the cheapest flights from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Houston
286 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Monterey Regional Airport to Houston flight. A return plane ticket right now is 254 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from MRY to Houston, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Monterey Regional Airport to Houston. Book one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from MRY to Houston.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) is about 19 kilometres from the centre of Houston. Once you've disembarked your flight from Monterey Regional Airport to Houston, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 50 minutes.
Following your MRY to Houston flight, settle in at a hotel close to HOU. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from HOU four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
You'll find Houston Hobby Airport at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
July is the busiest month for flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Houston. To skip the crowds, head to Houston in January.
Lock in a Monterey Regional Airport to Houston plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from MRY to Houston around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Houston
After booking your flight from Monterey Regional Airport to Houston, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Houston:
Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Houston itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at The Menil Collection.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Houston, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel about 306 kilometres west to San Antonio to check off its top sights. From San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Dallas is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No trip is complete without seeing Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.