Travelling from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Carmel and San Francisco are in the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from MRY to SFO start at 06:05 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 17:00 with United Airlines. In total, you can choose from 37 weekly Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MRY to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as October? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
United Airlines has direct flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
United Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With 71.79% of services arriving as planned, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating MRY to SFO flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MRY and SFO:
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
At the moment, R 1,547 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,988. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book nine months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MRY to SFO.
The cheapest month for flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MRY to SFO.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
You'll find MRY at 200 Fred Kane Drive, Suite 200.
Monterey Regional Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from MRY arrive on schedule 80.02% of the time.
To get to Monterey Regional Airport from central Carmel, it takes about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MRY? If you're catching an early flight from Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Travel at your own speed with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and chase adventure across San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MRY to SFO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in United States, consider Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are among the biggest draws.
