Flying from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY): What you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Check out your departure options from this terminal when booking flights from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport flight.
Seattle and Carmel (where Monterey Regional Airport is located) share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you land.
Choose from 6 direct services every week between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY). This is the most popular route, with Alaska Airlines offering a 8:25am departure from SEA to MRY.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Seattle to MRY. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Go straight to your destination from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Direct flights from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) are available from here.
When jetting out of SEA, you can catch a direct flight from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport with Alaska Airlines.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between SEA and MRY is Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 95.0% of its services landing on schedule.
Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SEA arrive on schedule 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in about 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to MRY flight:
About Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MRY instead:
Pick up a Monterey Regional Airport rental car and discover Carmel and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Hertz and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance 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
From Monterey Regional Airport, central Carmel is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport is ج.م. 6,369. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 16,664. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
February is the quietest month for flights from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), while October is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Carmel based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Seattle to MRY flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Carmel, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 24ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport in February when temperatures are between 5ºC and 17ºC.
More about Carmel
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Monterey Regional Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Carmel:
Carmel has loads of things to keep you occupied, beginning with The Tomasini / Cooper Historic Barn. Garland Ranch Visitors Centre is another attraction you can't miss.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Carmel, now it's time to explore other corners 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 busy.
Around 177 kilometres east of Carmel, Fresno is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
