Travelling from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Carmel and San Francisco are in the same timezone, UTC-8.
Take your pick of 15 weekly Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 05:05 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 16:50.
To ensure you get on your MRY to SFO flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
United has direct flights from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is United.
With an impressive 80.74% of services arriving as scheduled, United is the most punctual carrier offering MRY to SFO flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MRY and SFO:
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
At the moment, $322 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $374. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MRY to SFO, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY)
The address for MRY is 200 Fred Kane Drive, Suite 200.
Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from MRY arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
To reach Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport from central Carmel, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near MRY. Whether you have an early flight from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to San Francisco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a hotel near SFO if you're taking a late Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to San Francisco in March.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MRY to SFO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
You've done San Francisco, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its leading attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, your itinerary will be busy.
Fresno is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
