Travelling from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at Seattle's main airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Explore the options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) leaving from this terminal.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 20 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport flight.
Carmel (where Monterey Regional Airport is located) and Seattle share the UTC-8 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
The most popular route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY). There are 6 direct services every week. Alaska Airlines operates a 8:25am departure between SEA and MRY.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seattle to MRY, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) can be booked from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport with Alaska Airlines. This popular airline operates services from SEA.
Most passengers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines between SEA and MRY.
With a dependable 87.0% of services arriving on schedule, Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
80% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from SEA.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
PAE is about 40 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Seattle Paine Field International Airport the day before your Seattle to MRY flight:
The majority of flights that leave Seattle Paine Field International Airport get to their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
If you have a late flight from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MRY:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport flight.
The street address for MRY is 200 Fred Kane Drive, Suite 200.
Getting from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to central Carmel
Monterey Regional Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Carmel. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
Right now, 103 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 208 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Seattle to MRY, book your plane ticket five months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring cheap Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
April is the busiest month for flights from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY). Plan your visit to Carmel in December for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Carmel is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Seattle to MRY plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport in February when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Carmel
After booking your flight from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Carmel:
Be sure to add Carmel Valley History Museum to your travel itinerary. This is one of the most popular attractions to discover when visiting Carmel.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Carmel, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey about 145 kilometres north to San Francisco to tick off its top sights. From Golden Gate Bridge to Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Fresno, roughly 177 kilometres east of Carmel. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are key reasons to visit.
